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The Dance of Death.

1. King. " Return the diadem and I'll follow you."

2. Cardinal. " Zounds, take care of my great toe, or Ishall never rise higher than a cardinal."

3. Bishop. " I cannot go, I am a bishop."

4. Old Man. " My good friend, I am too old, I assureyou."

5. Dancing-master. "I never practised such an Alle-mande as this since I have been a dancing-master."

6. Alderman. " If you detain me in this way, my venisonwill be quite cold."

7. Methodist Preacher. " If you won't take I, I'll nevermention you or the Devil in my sarmons as long as Ilives."

8. Parson. " I can't leave my company till I've finishedmy pipe and bottle."

9. Schoolmaster. " I am only a poor schoolmaster, andsets good examples in the willage."

10. Miser. "Spare my money, and I'll go contented."

11. Politician. "Stay till I have finished the news-paper, for I am told there is great intelligence from theContinent'

12. Press-gang Sailor. "Why, d— me,I'm one of yourapprentices."

13. Beggar. "This is the universal dance from a kingto a beggar."

14. Jockey. " I assure you I am engaged at Newmarket"

15. Undertaker. "A pretty dance this for an under-taker."

16. Gouty Man. " Buzaglo's exercise was nothing to this."

17. Poet "I am but a poor poet, and always praisedthe ode to your honour written by the late King ofPrussia."

18. Physician. "Here's fine encouragement for thefaculty."

19. Lawyer. "The law is always exempt by thestatutes."

20. Old Maid. "Let me but stay till I am married,and I'll ask no longer time."

21. Fine Lady. "Don't be so boisterous, you flthywretch. I am a woman of fashion."

22. Empress. "Fellow, I am an empress."