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Rh lx

Sir Joshua praises Michael Angelo. 'Tis Christian mildness when Knaves praise a foe ; But 'twould be Madness, all the world would say, Should Michael Angelo praise Sir Joshua — Christ vis'd the Pharisees in a rougher way.

lxi

He's a Blockhead who wants a proof of what he can't
 * Perceive ;

And he 's a fool who tries to make such a Blockhead
 * believe.

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Cr—— loves artists as he loves his Meat : He loves the Art ; but 'tis the art to cheat.

MS. Book, p. 29. Gil. i. 208. EY i. 214 print first line only.1 Cr ] Cromek Gil. Meat] meal EY.