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VGW(PA.737.008
21-28 Jan 1737:11, 12 (26)
The Monitor No. 19. . . [3 paragraphs answering a reader's
criticism of writers, printed in preceding issue.]
My worthy friend Zoilus, intimates, he was in a perfect
good humour when he wrote his song: I believe him sincerely:
And, in answer, I can assure him nothing can make me ill-
natur'd, at this juncture, but the want of wood, and a
chearful glass: And, let the world wagg as it will, I am
determin'd to steal nothing from him but his tune; and I
presume that was not his own; therefore, upon a fair
indictment, we shall be found equally culpable.
THE MONITOR TO ZOILUS: A NEW SONG:
To the tune of, To all ye Ladies now at Land, &c.
Since injur'd wit is thus reliev'd,
By such an able pen,
Zoilus the first!-----the first receiv'd,
We hope will write again;
Whose works, no doubt, will stand the test!
Believe me, Sirs, -----they're void of jest. with a fa la.
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