Works

By Mr. Doddington, Afterwards Lord Melcombe.


--Qu' censet amiculus, ut si
C'cus iter monstrare velit

HOR.


Though strength of genius, by experience taught,...

If fond of what is rare, attend!
Here lies an honest man,
Of perfect piety,
Of lamblike patience,
My friend, James Barker;
To whom I pay this mean memorial,
For what deserves the greatest....

Inscribed to the Right Honourable the Lady Elizabeth Germain.


Interdum tamen et tollit comoedia vocem.

HOR.


I sought a patroness, but sought in vain....