Page:Modern literature (1804 Volume 2).djvu/82

 a man of any eminence cannot move from one place to another, but they must make it public." "What is the matter, Richard," said Hamilton. "Read that paragraph." We learn from Brighton that the celebrated Richard Scribble, Esq. delights and astonishes the frequenters of the rooms and libraries by the brilliancy of his wit, and the depth of his erudition. "It is astonishing how the Humbug could know that already," said Hamilton, "last night was your first in the library, and however witty and wise you might appear, I cannot account for your fame reaching London in time for the morning press, but by enchantment." Soon after the company parted for the evening.

The next day, a water excursion was proposed for Shoreham. On their way, their pilot poured out his maledictions against Mr. Pitt, for having so com