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Variable spelling and hyphenation have been retained. Minor punctuationinconsistencies have been silently repaired. A list of the changes madecan be found at the end of the book.
MODERN LITERATURE:
A NOVEL,
IN THREE VOLUMES.
VOL. II.
MODERN LITERATURE:
A NOVEL,
IN THREE VOLUMES.
VOL. II.
By ROBERT BISSET, L.L.D.
Non ignota loquor.
LONDON:
PRINTED FOR T. N. LONGMAN AND O. REES,
PATERNOSTER-ROW.
1804.
Printed by A. Strahan,
Printers-Street.
CONTENTS
OF
THE SECOND VOLUME.
| CHAP. X. | |
| Description of Brighton in the latter Years ofthe Eighteenth Century. Prospect from theChurch. Ideas suggested by Ships sailing towardsthe Thames, the Reservoir of EnglishOpulence, by the distant Isle of Wight,calling to us by Association, Portsmouth theReservoir of English Strength. Brighton itself.Its Situation and Conveniences. Chiefostensible Pursuits. Bathing. Regulationssuggested. Anecdotes. General Objects ofBrighton Visitants. Occupations of Brightonillustrated by a Journal of a Day. Morning.Sea Beach, and Cliffs. Breakfast.Libraries, to hear the London News. SpontaneousElocution of Newspaper Orators. SpontaneousInstructions of Newspaper Politicians.Military Spectacles on the Parade. The[iv]Steyne. Charming Women resemble Venus inBeauty, and almost in its Display. Perambulations.Historical Anecdotes of Brighton.Honoured by the Presence of Charles II.Not unworthy of that gallant Monarch: returnto the Hair-Dresser: hear the Narrativesof that communicative Person. Dinner,Soals, Turbot, Down Mutton excellent.Wine not so good. Walks, Tea, attend Ladiesto the Steyne. Moonlight Lucubrations there.Adjourn to the Library. Toys and Dice. Hamiltonbecomes acquainted with Captain Mortimer,Maria’s Uncle. The Mortimers movefrom his Seat to Brighton. | Page 1 |
| CHAP. XI. | |
| The Party visits the Steyne. Particular Descriptionof that Rendezvous. They repair to theLibrary. A Governante complains of a Millinerthat had not kept her Distance. Anxietygreatest about Precedence, where there is noneto settle. Our Hero meets Mr. Scribble, avoluminous and noted Author: introduces himto his Party, and invites him to Supper. Scribbleharangues the Company. The Party breaks[v]up. Hamilton and Mortimer again meet withScribble, who gives an Account of the wonderfulExtent of his Erudition. He knows everything, and writes on every Subject: instructshis Hearers that all are inferior to himself.He denies the Praise of Genius to those towhom it is universally allowed. He departs.Hamilton unfolds to Mortimer his real Talentsand Abilities. Describes him as a mere Drudgeand Bookmaker. | Page 28 |
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