Penny Dreadfuls, 1843 · page 130 of 257
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DON JUAN. 12] CXXXII. No—when a Colonel Berkeley goes among them, They whisper, ‘‘ Ah! here comes the naughty man !”’ Although aware that he will also wrong them, As he has done by others, if he can. At balls and routs the dowagers, who throng them, Will smile and tap him gently with a fan, Exclaiming, ‘“‘ Well! you’ve got in sad disgrace— Pray, are you not ashamed to show your face 2” CX XXIII. And then this coxcomb-villain, whose profession Or avocation is seduction, wears Of triumph and of pride the bright expression, Assumes the hero, and shows off his airs. The world encourages the man’s transgression, And—if it have a moment’s leisure—spares A thought upon the victim he has left, Of fame, and happiness, and health bereft. CXXXIV. But if a servant-girl should step astray With some low groom—on their devoted heads How does th’ artillery of anger play— How indignation all its fury sheds! Turned in a moment from their-place away, Henceforth the workhouse may provide their beds ; For those who form the first class of society Monopolise the right of impropriety. COMmiclbooks.conn