The Works of William Hogarth

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reclaimed, any man who had either feeling or elevation of mind; but, to mark the progression of vice, we here see this depraved, lost character, hypocritically

young man, may be fairly inferred from a glance at the object of his choice. Her charms are heightened by the affectation of an amorous leer, which she directs to her youthful husband, in grateful return for a similar complimen

t internal perturbation darts through assumed tranquillity, for though he is plighting

ressed. Accompanied by her child and mother, the unfortunate victim of his seduction is here again introduced, endeavouring to enter the church, and forbid the banns. T

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hardly necessary. The creed is destroyed by the damps of the church; and so little attention has been paid to the poor's box, that it is covered wi

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nscot at the end of the right-hand gallery, as the church is entered from the street. The mural monument of the

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ve no use, divides the picture very disagreeably." This cannot be denied: but it appears to

he air of a gentleman. The light is well distributed

into the church, and stolen the communion-plate, and the ten commandments. "I suppose," added the informant, "that they may melt and sell the plate; but