On a certain auctioneer (1787) [ Practices ]
… can never be found Such a Bargin -- indeed 'tis sold for a Song! I'll wait 'till the Bidders approach in a throng! The Furniture too I'm requested to sell, Such curious things! in an Auction will tell! Admire I beseech you that beautiful … less, but much larger in size Than the Bulse! wvhich occasioned so great a surprise. Having now both the Houfe and the Furniture sold! I pray ye admire how the Country looks bold, The prospect is riant , how well the Ground lies ! You see … great Attention, survey every Seat, And when they grow thin, make a speedy retreat! … Commerce … Poetry … Audience … Furniture … George Villiers, On a certain auctioneer. London, 1787. Transcribed by Alain Kerhervé. Full Text in Ecco. … …
Commerce | Poetry | Audience | Furniture
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