The term itself naturally implies a something upon a _small_ scale,
which is the fact, and although there is nothing of that imposing
dignity of style in the above Hat, which characterizes the _Regent_, the
_Petersham_, &c. there is a _lively_, _animated_, and _vigorous_ fire in
all its features, that will not allow of any falling off in the general
comparison. To give a complete catalogue of the many VIRTUES belonging
to _a bit of blood_, would exceed the allotted limits; but it cannot be
amiss to detail a few of the more _prominent_, that all, whose
necessities may bear to the point, should be _benefitted_ by the
_wearing_: First then, it is admirably calculated for those who are
about to ask _favors_, such being more readily _granted_ when they seem
the _less wanted_, and no one could suppose that the _saucy_ animation
which would be so strongly visible under this Hat could make the
application from NECESSITY. Secondly, it will be of singular advantage
to _elderly gentlemen_ in pursuit of _young wives_, who nine times in
ten decide on the choice of a man from the _cock_—of his Hat. Thirdly,
(not that there is much need of it for such a purpose now-a-days) its
advantages for those that are tormented with _dunns_ are incalculable,
for, by being placed pretty firm on the head, inclining rather to one
side, at the same time assuming a sharp _erect_ position of the body, a
stern direction of the eye, and arms _a-kimbo_, the devil himself, in
the shape of a _creditor_, would hardly hazard the REPETITION OF A
VISIT.
_N. B._ No service to gentlemen of the _learned_ profession.
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