Careful observers, studious of the town,
Shun the misfortunes that disgrace the clown.--GAY'S _Trivia_.
An old boy who has ventured unprotected--beyond the guardianship of
an umbrella which bears a family resemblance to the holder--amidst
the dangers of the wicked town, is forcibly taken possession of by
two shameless nymphs; one is stealing his money, while the other is
helping herself to his watch. The elderly and corpulent stranger is too
astonished at this barefaced iniquity to offer the feeblest resistance.
The night watchman is going his rounds, and enjoying a laugh at the
expense of the victim; this trustworthy guardian of the streets is
too evidently a confederate of the predative fair, and is personally
interested in the plunder.
1815 (?). _An Unexpected Return, or a Snip in Danger._
1815 (?). _A Musical Doctor and his Scholars._
1815 (?). _Slap-bang Shop._--The interior of an eating-house in the
city. A tall, well-formed, and comely waitress is bringing in the
dinner of a wicked old reprobate, who is leering his admiration of her
personal attractions. All the venerable sinners, amateurs of female
loveliness, shown taking their meals in the various boxes, are turning
their heads to gloat over the charms of this favoured handmaiden, who
is followed by a 'help' carrying pots of beer for the various customers.