Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 January 11, 1890

The Project Gutenberg EBook of Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 January 11, 1890, by VariousThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and withalmost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away orre-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License includedwith this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.orgTitle: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 January 11, 1890Author: VariousEditor: Francis BurnandRelease Date: June 18, 2008 [EBook #25832]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK PUNCH ***Produced by Neville Allen, Malcolm Farmer and the OnlineDistributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.netPUNCH,OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.VOL. 98JANUARY 11, 1890.UNTILED; OR, THE MODERN ASMODEUS."Très volontiers," repartit le démon. "Vous aimez les tableaux changeans; je veux vous contenter."Le Diable Boiteux,XVI."Midnight's meridian is supposed to markThe bound twixt toil and slumber. Light and darkMete out the lives of mortalsIn happy alternation," said my guide."Six hours must fleet ere Phoebus shall set wideHis glowing orient portals."The last loud halloo at the tavern-doorlong since has driven the reckless and the poorFrom misery's only havenForth on the chilling night. 'All out! All out!'Less sad would fall on bibulous' souls, no doubt,The refrain of the Raven."London lies shuttered close. Law's measured beatFalls echoing down the shadow-chequered street;A distant cab-wheel clatters ...