. Gallery of comicalities : . Robert Seymour. Can this poor sinking wretch be he Of Funny Clubs the pride—The man of cribbage, grog, and glee, Who neer his liquor shyd ? Farewell to Mirth % Disease and Death Are staring in his face \And feebly now he draws his breath— His pulse declines apace. The Doctor gives no hopes, alas ! The case admits no doubt,Thou dropsied victim of the glass, Thy glass is nearly out. The star of joy has set in night,And drink has done for Snob ; And neighbour Coffin, opposite,Is gaping for a job. Unhappy man ! the game is up ; Thy moments numberd here ;Thy Spouse hat
. Gallery of comicalities : . Robert Seymour. Can this poor sinking wretch be he Of Funny Clubs the pride—The man of cribbage, grog, and glee, Who neer his liquor shyd ? Farewell to Mirth % Disease and Death Are staring in his face \And feebly now he draws his breath— His pulse declines apace. The Doctor gives no hopes, alas ! The case admits no doubt,Thou dropsied victim of the glass, Thy glass is nearly out. The star of joy has set in night,And drink has done for Snob ; And neighbour Coffin, opposite,Is gaping for a job. Unhappy man ! the game is up ; Thy moments numberd here ;Thy Spouse hath brought the stirrup cup ; Departures hour is near. The Drunkards progress may be slow— Tis always insecure ;And, by experience sad, we know The termination sure. 27. GALLERY OF XXVII. THE PUGILISTS PROGRESS STEP THE FIRST.
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