From the Grub-Street Journal. VIII. Epigram (Great G[eorge]). Epigrams and Epitaphs. Alexander Pope. 1903. Complete Poetical Works

Alexander Pope (1688–1744). Complete Poetical Works. 1903.

Epigrams and Epitaphs

From the Grub-Street Journal
VIII. Epigram (“Great G[eorge]”)

The sting of this epigram was for Cibber, then Poet Laureate.

GREAT G[eorge] such servants since thou well canst lack,
Oh! save the salary, and drink the sack.