(_For the Mirror._)
The reader will most probably exclaim, "Ancient History of Drury Lane!
What a farce!" A dirty lane filled with all complexions of hawkers and
pedlars, licensed and unlicensed!--true incurious reader, Gay has sung
_"Of Drury's mazy courts and dark abodes;"_
yet the topographical and theatrical loiterer may call to mind many
_pleasing_ reminiscences, although mingled with _unpleasing
ones_:
"Who has not here a watch or snuff-box lost,
Or handkerchiefs that India's shuttle boast."