The chief of these was a figure of Liberty, with a cat at
her feet, in allusion to the supposed origin of the fortunes of its former founder,
Sir Richard Whittington. I won’t try. ’
Melusine shrugged. "
"As many as you please, Sir Rowland," replied Jonathan, resuming his seat. Suddenly, such a shout as has seldom smitten human ears rent the air. A wide terrace then led to large iron gates,' over which were
placed the two celebrated figures of Raving and Melancholy Madness, executed
by the elder Cibber, and commemorated by Pope in the Dunciad, in the wellknown lines:—
"Close to those walls where Folly holds her throne,
And laughs to think Monroe would take her down,
Where, o'er the gates, by his famed father's hand,
Great Cibber's brazen, brainless brothers stand. He sat on the bed, throwing
aside his hat. ’
‘What?’ squeaked Kimble. I did not even know where to write and thank you. "
"I never doubted the latter point, I assure you, Madam," observed Mrs. Spurling,
indignantly; "but I can tell you we have. One chance in a thousand, and that would be
the girl. Never! And they don’t
know it! They have no idea of it. Let me have more light, that I may behold him.
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