ITOJV THE COACHES WERE NAMED 291 



In this age of novelty, railroads and steam, 

 And of ships in the air, of which some people dream, 

 For the safety and comfort of travellers of sense, 

 Shillibeer starts for Brighton a new Diligence. 



This elegant carriage (Shil's taste is well known) 

 Has been built by himself, on a plan of his own, 

 And the world may be challenged, 'tis no vain pretence, 

 For a conveyance to equal his new Diligence. 



At Charing Cross daily, at ten may be seen 

 Three grey horses abreast, his trinity team. 

 And all will allow he has spared no expense 

 For a splendid set-oat to his new Diligence. 



First comes the Coupe, just suited for three. 



Where the King, Queen, and Princess Victoria might be, 



For Royalty, even, could take no offence. 



So splendid and handsome is the new Diligence. 



Here seated, as if in a chariot, the fare 

 May the prospect survey, and enjoy the fi-esh air. 

 And the ladies in order their linglets dispense, 

 In due form at the glass in the new Diligence. 



Then comes the Omnibus, four on each side. 

 In safety and comfort eight persons may ride. 

 And in six hours' time, when started from hence, 

 They at Brighton arrive in the new Diligence. 



Through Clapham and Mitcham and Reigate the route. 



By Crawley, and Cackfield, without any doubt, 



Far the most pleasant road, in every sense, 



To the Royal Clarence Hotel runs the new Diligence. 



As economy now is the rage of the day. 

 One guinea a seat is the price in coupe, 

 The fare in the omni, sixteen shillings expense. 

 Outside, half a sovereign, on the new Diligence. 



I have only to add that the public will find 

 Extreme expedition, with safety combined, 

 And most civil attention, avoiding offence, 

 To the patrons of Shillibeer's new Diligence, 



