But my maxim is, that genius is an illustration, and merit is better than any pedigree.

You have heard of Professor Bodgers?
Count Poski?
Doctor McGuffog, who is called in his native country the Ezekiel of Clackmannan?
Mr.Shaloony, the great Irish patriot?
our papers have told you of him.

These and some more I have been good enough to promise me a visit to-night.

A stranger coming to London could scarcely have a better opportunity of seeing some of our great illustrations of science and literature.

And you will meet our own family--not Sir Brian's, who--who have other society and amusements--but mine.