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REPLY1850

Quarles' Pension

By C.

There should have been added to the reference there given, viz. "Vol. i., p. 201." (at which place there is no question as to Quarles' *pension*), another to Vol. i., p. 245., where that question is raised. I think this worth noting, as "Quarles" does not appear in the Index, and the imperfect reference might lead inquirers astray. It seems very curious that the inquiry as to the precise meaning of Pope's couplet has as yet received no explanation.

Topics: Pensions, Literature