indecent

clear as day, that the stile of the age was so changed, that what was

formerly not esteemed in the least degree indecent, was now become very

much so; just as in Chaucer, the very filthiest words are used without dis-

it 18 necessary to apologise for a fault which must shock every modest

le^er : it is their frequent use of gross and indecent expressions. They

have this fault in common with Shakespeare, who is sometimes more gross

Night with its stars upon a grave seems less

Indecent than the too complacent day.

strange sound in the room like the wagging of a tail. Of this, although

extremely indecent in his Majesty, the philosopher took no notice:—simply

kicking the dog, and requesting him to be quiet. The visitor continued:

Lord Bolingbroke among the sweepings of Pope's study, in which there

occur several indecent passages, not to be found in the printed copy.

These, doubtless, constituted the castrations, which, in obedience to

Or the Tongue of Eloquence.

Soon as seen, Indecent Hunger

Seizes up and swallows down;

Covent garden, and, going into the balcony, exposed themselves to the

populace in very indecent postures. At last, as they grew warmer, Sedley

stood forth naked and harangued the populace in such profane language,

I dance with the dancers and drink with the drinkers,

The echoes ring with our indecent calls, I pick out some low person

for my dearest friend,