the stamp duty that will abundantly recompense the publick, for any small loss that may happen to that part of the revenue, by the making of such a law, as is now desired.

A TRIP TO DUNKIRK:

OR,

A HUE-AND-CRY AFTER THE PRETENDED PRINCE OF WALES.

Being a Panegyrick on the DESCENT.

Said to be written by Dr. Swift.

Printed, and sold by the Booksellers of London and Westminster. MDCCVIII.

HY, hark ye me, Sirs,-if this rumour holds true,

WHY

W'are like here, Egad, to have somewhat to do:
The French, as they say (he'll believe it that sees it)
Are coming, gadsookers, to pay us a visit;

With such a vast fleet-(L-d have mercy upon's,
And keep us from popery, swords, and great guns)
That, as I'm alive, -- tho' I n'er was afraid yet,
It almost had frighten'd me-first when I heard it.
Nay, more than all this, it is certainly said
There's a little Welch monarch to come at their head;
And he (shame the Devil, and let us speak the truth)
You know, in your hearts, is a very smart youth,
And doubtless will prove, when he's pleas'd to bestir him,
As valiant as e'er was his father before him,
Who, bent on some great expedition in view,
Now glitters in arms with an equipage too,
Which, positively, you may swear is all new.
For, as I have heard (if some people speak right)
He ne'er march'd before,-unless 'twere to sh-te;
But now at the head of ten thousand brave fellows,
(That is, as accounts thence are pleas'd for to tell us)
He's going on some strange advantage or other,
(Perhaps 'tis to seek out his father or mother)
In Ireland, or Scotland, or some land or another;

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I can't tell you where, but to some place no doubt,
Which you'll hear time enough, if he e'er does set out,
With an army of French, popish bridles and knives,
To cut all our throats, and to ride all our wives.
Then stand to your arms, all good people, I'd wish ye,
You loyal train'd bands, and the valiant militia,
Brush up your buff doublets, and Scotch basket-hilt,
(By which, to your honour, no blood was e'er spilt
The nation will now your assistance want sore,
Which, as I remember, they ne'er had before,
Nor will

I hope in kind heav'n, e'er want any more.
Altho', for your zeal, it is not to be question'd,
You've always been ready, when aught has occasion'd:
At ev'ry rejoicing you've made a fine show,
(And that is one part of a soldier we know)
Been drunk, and done all that became you to do.
And as for your valour we cannot deny it,

'Tis known you can fright-tho' you'd rather be quiet.
Nor has the French threats, or their menaces scar'd us,
Because we knew well we'd such a hero to guard us.
Then, since the're so hot on't, 'gad e'en let 'em come,
I'll warrant they'll be maul'd-tho' I don't say by whom.
We've rods here in piss that will firk off their tails,
For all their brave alls—and their monarch of Wales.
Adsheart the young hero had best take a care,
That he ben't in conclusion drawn into a snare:
For, as it is said, his old godsire intends

Or at least wou'd be glad, as the matter now stands)
To get shut of him handsomely off of his hands;
And therefore e'en tells him in words very plain,
That he hopes (which is true) ne'er to see him again.
So, e'en sink or swim, fleet, forces, and all,
He'll venture this cast, tho' it cost him a fall.

To Ireland some think this Welch hero is bound,
Tho' pox that's a jest, one may venture five pound:
For there's an old debt still on Lewis's score,

He was bit in assisting his father before,

And therefore he'll hardly come there any more.

No, Scotland's the place, they say, he's design'd to,

Where 'tis thought

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H'as a great many friends-which, perhaps, he'll scarce find so;
But let him take care what may follow hereafter,

If he trusts to the Scots, he may chance catch a Tartar:
And, if he shou'd fall in our clutches you know,
He'd be damnably mump'd, I can tell him but so;
Were I in his case, I'd not trust my own brother:
They sold us one K-, shou'd they sell us another;
For our Jacks here at home-as brave fellows as may be,
They prick up their ears at the news on't already;

And, out of their zeal, they expect him at least

To be here, French and all, when the wind's next at East:
But some are more cautious, and question it much,
And doubt th' invasion's design'd on the Dutch;
For the noise of his landing they swear 'tis a bite all,
They'll trust to't no more--till they see him at White-Hall.
But this is but talk all, and so let it rest,

Some are still of opinion 'twill all prove a jest:
This hero at Dunkirk will make his campaign,
And so gallop back to St. Germains again.

THE MIGHTY MIRACLE;

OR,

THE WONDER OF WONDERS AT WINDMILL-HILL.

Being the invitation of John Lacy, Esq. and the rest of the inspired prophets, to all spectators, to come on Tuesday next, the 25th day of this instant May, where, to their exceeding astonishment, they may (without any prejudice to their eye-sight) behold Dr. Emms arise out of his first grave, and dress himself in his usual habit to all their view, and with a loud voice relate matters of moment, preaching a miraculous sermon, giving a strange account of past and future events; the like never seen or heard in England before, exceeding any wonder or show that ever was seen on Windmill-hill at any holidaytime. Licensed according to order.

London, Printed for J. Robinson in Fleet-street, 1708. Folio, containing one page.

THE town having been busied with apprehensions of wars in the

north, and the affairs of state, having almost suffered our late Doctor Emms to be buried in oblivion, as well as in his grave near Windmill-hill; and so, by consequence, he may rise alone, or, as we term it vulgarly, in hugger-mugger, without any to witness the wonder: But let me acquaint you, that, as such miracles are not common, it is fit they should be proclaimed aloud by fame's trumpet; neither have all men the gift of raising the dead, nor hath it been known for many ages. Esquire Lacy has published a relation of the dealing of God with his unworthy servant, since the time of his believing and professing himself inspired, which befel him, the first of July, 1707: His agitations

Coming upon him without the working of his imagination, upon what he saw in others, and proceeding from a supernatural cause, separate and distinct from himself, whereby his arm, leg, and head have been shaken, his limb twiched, the respiration of his breath has, for sundry days, beat various tunes of a drum, and his voice has been so strong, clear, and harmonious, that his natural one could never furnish: He has been carried on his knees several times round a room, swifter than he could have gone on his feet. Sir Richard Buckley has been cured of an hospital of diseases, by a promise thereof made through his mouth, under the operation of the spirit; and by the same means a man purblind has been cured, and a woman of a fever, Mr. Preston of a carbuncle, and another of a deep consumption. Therefore Esquire Lacy, with the rest of the inspired prophets, gives notice, for the satisfaction of the unbelieving, that, according to their former prophecy (who cannot err) that, on the twenty-fifth of May, they repair to Bunhill Fields, and there in that burying-place, commonly called Tindal's Ground, about the twelfth hour of the day, behold the wonderful doctor fairly rise; and in two minutes time the earth over his coffin will crack, and spread from the coffin, and he will instantly bounce out, and slip off his shroud (which must be washed, and, with the boards of his coffin, be kept as relicks, and doubtless perform cures by their wonderful operation) and there, in a trice, he dresses himself in his other apparel (which doubtless hath been kept for that intent ever since he was interred), and then there he will relate astonishing matters, to the amazement of all that see or hear him.

Likewise, for the more convenient accommodation of all spectators, there will be very commodious scaffolds erected throughout the ground, and also without the walls in the adjacent fields, called Bunhill Fields, exceeding high, during this great performance. The like may never be seen in England hereafter: And, that you may acquaint your children, and grandchildren, if you have any, that you have seen this mighty miracle, you are advised not to neglect this opportunity, since it is plainly evident, that, of all the shows or wonders that are usually seen on hoilday-time, this must bear the bell; and there it is ordered to be published in all news, that the country may come in; the like never performed before. It is also believed that gingerbread, oranges, and all such goods exposed to publick sale in wheelbarrows, will doubtless get trade there, at this vast concourse; therefore, for the benefit of poor people, I give them timely notice, since it is a bad wind that blows none no profit. But, besides this admirable wonder of this strange and particular manner of his resurrection, he is to preach a sermon, and, lest it should not be printed, you are invited to be ear-witnesses thereof, as well as eye-witnesses to see his lips go, in the pronounciation thereof; all which will be matter of great moment, filling you all with exceeding amazement and great astonishment; his voice will be loud and audible, that all may hear him, and his doctrine full of knowledge; undoubtedly you will return home taught with profound understanding. Which miracle, if you chance to see or hear, you will not forget, and so by consequence, for the future, be endowed with sound judgment, and most excellent wisdom, most eloquent expressions, and what not:

Then neglect not this great and most beneficial opportunity, but for that time set all your affairs aside: And take this advice from Mr. Lacy, and the inspired prophets, together with Mrs. Mary of Turnmill-street, a she prophetess, and the young woman who sells penny-pyes, who, in hopes of obtaining all your company, remains yours; not questioning but to give you all content with this rare show.

ESQUIRE LACY'S REASONS

WHY DOCTOR EMMS WAS NOT RAISEd from the dead,

ON THE

TWENTY-FIFTH DAY OF MAY,

According to the French Prophets Prediction.

London, printed for J. L. in Barbican, 1708. Folio, containing one page.

WE

E are not unsensible of the harsh censures and uncharitable reflexions that are cast upon us and our brethren, the prophets, in not raising from the dead our late spiritual brother Dr. Emms, on the precise time we foretold; therefore, to prevent, as much as in us lies, all further clamour and unnatural violence that may be occasioned thereby, we have thought fit to give our reasons for this omission, in the following order:

First, and principally, we were threatened with a popular rage and violence, which the laws of God and nature allows all mankind to avoid, having been practised by good and holy men in all ages of the world, even our Saviour himself, John x. 39, &c. who further confirms this truth, Matt. x. 33, by advising his disciples, when they were persecuted in one city, to flee into another. And, if it was lawful for the apostles and Christ himself to avoid the fury of their wicked and unbelieving adversaries, we hope no man can reasonably blame us from deferring the accomplishment of the said intended miracle. Jonah prophesied the destruction of Nineveh in forty days, but it was deferred near forty years, on their repentance.

Secondly, The secret decrees of the prophetical spirit are treasured up in the fountain of wisdom, and consequently past man's finding out, especially by a rebellious and gainsaying people.

Thirdly, Raising the dead, restoring the blind and lame to their sight and limbs, are great miracles, and only performed by faith, prayer, and