And cloud the brow, and sober down the spirit.
This gewgaw scene hath fewer charms for her
Than for the crone, that numbering sixty winters,
Pronounceth it all folly.--Marvel not
'Tis left thus willingly."

C.A.H.

Athenæum Club, Nov. 17, 1849.


_Dalton's Doubting's Downfall._

About thirty years ago the following appeared in Lackington and Co.'s
book catalogue: "Dalton (Edward) Doubting's Downfall, 1_s._ 6_d._"
Application was made, when other books were ordered, three several
times; in each case the answer was "_sold_." Since that date inquiries
have been instituted from time to time, in the usual quarters, but
always unsuccessfully. No clue can be given as to the size or date, but
from the quaintness of the title it is presumed to be about the period
of the Commonwealth.

Should any of your readers procure this work, the liberal price of
20_s._ if a book, or 10_s._ if a pamphlet, will be paid for it through
your medium, by

G.


_Authors of Old Plays._