The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction - Volume 17, No. 469, January 1, 1831 by Various
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FAT FOLKS. Prince Harry and Falstaff, in Shakspeare, have carried the ridicule upon fat and lean as far as it will go. Falstaff is humorously called _Wool-Sack_, _Bed Presser_, and _Hill of Flesh_; Harry, a _Starveling_, an _Eel's-skin_, a _Sheath_, a _Bow-case_, and a _Tuck_. * * * * * _Printed and published by J. LIMBIRD, 143, Strand, (near Somerset House,) London; sold by ERNEST FLEISCHER, 626, New Market, Leipsic; and by all Newsmen and Booksellers_. |
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