1892 Drinks of the world

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Of lady delicate and courtier grand Exalt it ; well from thee may it assume The glorious modern name of royal BOB ! "

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Brandy cognac, Jamaica Rum, and costly

Arrack " no mention of Hollands in the poem, which is a defence of Geneva against ale. In this poem a statement is contained that Geneva was introduced by William III., and that he himself drank it. are alluded to, there is

" Great Nassau,

Immortal name ! Britain's d-eliverer From slavery, from wooden shoes and chains, Dungeons and fire ; attendants on the sway Of tyrants bigotted and zeal accurst, Of holy butchers, prelates insolent, Despotic and bloodthirsty ! He who did Expiring liberty revive (who wrought Salvation wondrous ! God-like hero ! He It was, who to compleat our happiness With liberty, restored Geneva introduced. O Britons. O my countrymen can you To glorious William now commence ingrates And spurn his ashes ? Can you vilify The sovereign cordial he has pointed out, Which by your own misconduct only can Prove detrimental } Martial William drank Geneva, yet no age could ever boast A braver prince than he. Within his breast Glowed every royal virtue ! Little sign, O Genius oi malt liquor. f that Geneva Debilitates the limbs and health impairs And mind enervates. Men for learning famed And skill in medicine prescribed it then Frequent in recipe, nor did it want