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London, England, 1823-04-16 00:00:00

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THE.CHINESE ENVOY !
SAID TO BE A W %CT.
ABRITISH Embassy was some time since
Sent oet from England to a Chinese Prince;
Nut by the way of compliment, 'cis granted,
But to gain something that the English mold I
To give the thing eclat, it was but right
To dub the Envoy something of a Knighr.
And fix upon his coat some mark of war, ,
A dashing poinied brilliant diamond stall
The Envoy arid his suite, the voyage 4414.
Treads.upon Chinas long-expected share; -
And yei have many a league on Lanett...lNN
Ere they can see the great metropolis.
A sPd misfortune soon the party met,
'T Weir baggage by freebooters was beset.
And the dear valuable star and all,
Did to the hands of robbers basely fall.
What could be done? without his robes and star
'Twat useless that the Envoy came so far.
A shoemaker was found, whose art supplied
A very decent star, six inches wide
Of leather neatly made, which, polish'dover
With Warren's Blacking, all deceit did cover;
In fact, so brilliantly the leather shone,
The Envoy scarce could tell it from his own.
And thus, with Warren's splendour on his breast.
The Alonarch grants the Envoy his request.
Tlrefore, would future embassies succeed,
Let them provide themselves, in case of need,
Its brilliancy will answer, engage them,
Ergo, neeessitas nox Mkt lesens.
This Easy Shining and Brilliant BLACKING Prepared by