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1st Gent. You mean then what has happened ; what can we do with- 

 out the women ? 



2nd Gent. And our country-women have shewn themselves very able 

 of late, in their choice of governors. 



Is* Gent. The other ministers go out now ? 



2nd Gent. Surely they will serve under their new lord ? 



\st Gent, You may take my word, they will do no such violence to 

 themselves ; their's is no policy for this day ; and if they can distress Thun- 

 dergust, they will do it. They differ toto coelo from the principles which 

 actuate that great man. 



2nd G<?/2/.- Lord Wilderness will never resign, rely on it. 



1st Gent. 1 should not be surprised if he did. 



2nd Gent. Impossible ! But see who runs this way ! 



Enter a Third Gentleman. 



3rd G&nt. Well, my friends, they have all turned out. 



2nd Gent. What, all the cabinet ? 



3rd Gent. All, except two or three, and contrary to the wishes of the 

 highest individual of the realm. 



1st Gent. Whatever difference of feeling they may have on certain 

 subjects, I think it is rather too bad to desert their colleague at this very 

 perilous time. But come, let us adjourn to the restaurateur, and talk the 

 matter over. 



V. 



CORRESPONDENCE IN HIGH LIFE. 



No. 1. 



My Dearest Duke of Generales : April ,18 .. 



It has been the pleasure of the greatest Personage whom we know to 

 entrust me with the care of forming an administration upon the ancient 

 understanding, unworthy as I am of such unbounded confidence. For your 

 pre-eminent talents and singular judgment I entertain a respect, which 

 induces me without delay to supplicate very earnestly that you will con- 

 tinue to assist the crown with your great abilities. 

 I remain, my dear Duke, 



Your very faithful servant, 



GEORGE THUNDERGUST. 

 No. 2. 



My Dear Mr. Thundergust : 



The wonder and admiration which your predominant attainments have 

 excited cannot be justly depictured ; you are, in fact, the eighth marvel of 

 the world, if your eloquence, your address, your classic learning be 

 weighed for an instant. I am not surprised at the high distinction which 

 has been assigned you of forming an administration upon the ancient 

 understanding; but before I give rny final decision, may I be permitted to 

 inquire the name of the chief cabinet minister ? 



I remain, my dear Thundergust, 

 Your's, very , faithfully, 



GENERALES. 

 No. 3. 



My dear Duke of Generales : 



I most ardently hope, from the attachment which all your colleagugs 

 bear, towards you., that your determination will be, favourable to the request 



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