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BEP(F.739.010
5 Mar 1739:12 (186)
London, Octob. 21. Yesterday morning early the fates cut
the last thread of a York buildings taylor, who sav'd a
remnant of riches without a thread of honesty.
On the French actors opening (and at the same time
shutting up) with the play entitled L'Embarras des
Richesses; or, the Trouble which Riches Bring Along with
Them.
Zealous for Britain, and to teach it sense,
The Gallic play'rs come o'er--not for the pence;
And as first trials oft give projects health,
Wisely they open'd with the plague of wealth.
The grateful Britons, conscious what they ow'd
For unsought favours with such grace bestow'd;
To prove they lik'd the donor's wholesome lore,
Return'd them, cashless, to their native shore.
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