The EXTENT of COOKERY.
18th Century William Shenstone EnglishThe EXTENT of COOKERY.
WHEN Tom to Cambridge first was sent, A plain brown bob he wore; Read much, and look'd as tho' he meant To be a fop no more.
See him to Lincoln's-Inn repair, His resolution flag; He cherishes a length of hair, And tucks it in a bag.
Nor Coke nor Salkield he regards, But gets into the house; And soon a judge's rank rewards His pliant votes and bows.
Adieu ye bobs! ye bags give place! Full-bottoms come instead! Good Lord! to see the various ways Of dressing — a Calve's head!