Chapter 49 of 1964 · 54 words · ~1 min read

XXXIII.

He died: and most unluckily, because, According to all hints I could collect From Counsel learnéd in those kinds of laws, (Although their talk's obscure and circumspect) His death contrived to spoil a charming cause; A thousand pities also with respect To public feeling, which on this occasion Was manifested in a great sensation.