Now, I think this is an excellent method of giving a very clear description of an interesting place such as Oxford is. The Gothic looks solemn, The plain Doric column The mouldering arch, Shaded o'er by a larch Stands next door to Wilson the Hosier. Vicè that is, by turns, O'er pale faces mourns The black tassell'd trencher, or common hat; The Steeple-bell rings, And as for the Chancellor-dominat. There are plenty of trees, And plenty of ease, And plenty of fat deer for Parsons; And when it is venison, Short is the benison, Then each on a leg or thigh fastens. # XVIII. To BENJAMIN ROBERT HAYDON. My dear Haydon, Oxford, 28 September [1817]. I read your letter to the young Man, whose Name is Cripps. He seemed more than ever anxious to avail himself of your offer. I think I told you we asked him to ascertain his Means. He does not possess the Philo |