Illustrated with Twenty-four Portraits on Steel, and many Handred Wood Engravings.

EDITED BY

WILLIAM E. BURTON.

VOLUME II.

"I have observed, that in Comedy, the best actor plays the part of the droll, while
some scrub rogue is made the hero, or fine gentleman. So, in this Farce of Life, wise
men pass their time in mirth, whilst fools only are serious.-BOLINGBROKE