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226 that sort of low wit; is of short stature, well shaped, with a very handsome countenance. Being very poor, he complied too much with the party he hated.

is certainly one of the hopefullest gentlemen in England; is very learned, virtuous, and a man of honour, much esteemed in the country, for his generous way of living with the gentry, and his charity to the poorest sort. He makes but a mean figure in his person, is of a middle stature, fair complexion, not handsome, nor 30 years old. This character is fair enough.

a gentleman of great learning, attended with a sweet disposition; a lover of the constitution of his country; is beloved by every body that knows him [I except one]; and when once employed in the administration of publick affairs, may show himself a great man. He is tall and handsome; about 30 years old.

sets up for a critick in conversation, makes jests, and loves to laugh at them; takes a great deal of pains in his office, and is in a fair way of rising at court; is a short thick man, of a fair complexion, turned of 34 years old. This is fair enough writ; but he has little sincerity.

of the completest gentlemen in England; has a very clear understanding, and manly sion,