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Article THE FREEMASON. No. IV. ← Page 4 of 4
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The Freemason. No. Iv.
magnitude of the bribei they have undone many authors who hid no money to give them . As to the books , they seldom or never open them , being able to judge of their meritsaccording to what purse they bring , and not understanding any language but the jingle of gold , which to them is the most pleasing sound . We now went into another apartment , which was most handsomely furnished : on the table were scattered various manuscripts—'
some open , some shut . A large fire was at a distance , where was a gentleman employed in committing letters of various sio-natures to the flames . On the wall hung several pictures of Lear ; Hamlet , Romeo , & c . Methought several gentlemen were entering alternately ; the most remarkable were , a man meet show and grimace ; another full of bombast and words ; another all song and
music ; another , conversation , pun , and quibble . I saw besides some ' men of learning , who , I imagined , were cruell y discarded . I enquired the reason . This , replied the god , is a just representation of a theatrical manager ' s parlour : behold him burning the letters of various correspondents whom he deems unworthy of answers . You see several manuscripts which never will be perused , but returned as unfit for
representation , while there are others , not read either , but put for an early representation , it being by request of persons of distinction ; for interest more than merit bears the sway . The gentlemen who were ' paying their visits are authors , the majority of whom are deemed very troublesome : the pantomimical one is sure of meeting a warm : reception , no matter how much nonsense and mummery are united ; for it is too often the casethat managersnotwithstanding their
, , wisdom and foresight , are unfortunate in their election . But now , continued the god , you will enquire wh y I show you these scenes : you have supplicated me to assist you in your undertakings , but I was willing to let yqu see the many oppositions to literary fame ; oppositions which cannot be surmounted but by patience and perseverance . —I leave you , therefore , to think thereon .
I was endeavouring to detain my friend , but suddenly he put on his rays , the brightness of which drove me away ; a peal of thunder now followed , and Apollo vanished . I was awakened by the thunder , and , alas ! my children were crying . Your remarks upon this vision , and your answer in respect to your implored patronage , are humbly solicited by your servant ,
A POOR POET , The remarks , with cursory observations , are reserved for our nexC number .
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The Freemason. No. Iv.
magnitude of the bribei they have undone many authors who hid no money to give them . As to the books , they seldom or never open them , being able to judge of their meritsaccording to what purse they bring , and not understanding any language but the jingle of gold , which to them is the most pleasing sound . We now went into another apartment , which was most handsomely furnished : on the table were scattered various manuscripts—'
some open , some shut . A large fire was at a distance , where was a gentleman employed in committing letters of various sio-natures to the flames . On the wall hung several pictures of Lear ; Hamlet , Romeo , & c . Methought several gentlemen were entering alternately ; the most remarkable were , a man meet show and grimace ; another full of bombast and words ; another all song and
music ; another , conversation , pun , and quibble . I saw besides some ' men of learning , who , I imagined , were cruell y discarded . I enquired the reason . This , replied the god , is a just representation of a theatrical manager ' s parlour : behold him burning the letters of various correspondents whom he deems unworthy of answers . You see several manuscripts which never will be perused , but returned as unfit for
representation , while there are others , not read either , but put for an early representation , it being by request of persons of distinction ; for interest more than merit bears the sway . The gentlemen who were ' paying their visits are authors , the majority of whom are deemed very troublesome : the pantomimical one is sure of meeting a warm : reception , no matter how much nonsense and mummery are united ; for it is too often the casethat managersnotwithstanding their
, , wisdom and foresight , are unfortunate in their election . But now , continued the god , you will enquire wh y I show you these scenes : you have supplicated me to assist you in your undertakings , but I was willing to let yqu see the many oppositions to literary fame ; oppositions which cannot be surmounted but by patience and perseverance . —I leave you , therefore , to think thereon .
I was endeavouring to detain my friend , but suddenly he put on his rays , the brightness of which drove me away ; a peal of thunder now followed , and Apollo vanished . I was awakened by the thunder , and , alas ! my children were crying . Your remarks upon this vision , and your answer in respect to your implored patronage , are humbly solicited by your servant ,
A POOR POET , The remarks , with cursory observations , are reserved for our nexC number .