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 ''up. Hamilton and Mortimer again meet with Scribble, who gives an Account of the wonderful Extent of his Erudition. He knows every thing, and writes on every Subject: instructs his Hearers that all are inferior to himself. He denies the Praise of Genius to those to whom it is universally allowed. He departs. Hamilton unfolds to Mortimer his real Talents and Abilities. Describes him as a mere Drudge and Bookmaker.''                                           Page 28.

CHAP. XII.

''The Party repairs to the Library. Doctor Fatgoose harangues on Public Affairs. Dispute between him and Captain Mortimer. The Parade. Application of a Soldier for Leave of Absence, being engaged that Evening to preach. Granted. Scribble dines with Hamilton's Party: entertains the Company with an Harangue about himself. His History of Jack the Giant-Killer. Scribble's own Praises of his own History. Criticisms upon others. Mr. O'Rourke's Admiration of Scribble, consults him on the Subject of Methodism. Visit to Shoreham. Return. Party to the Promenade''