You know how I wish it done, and, besides, Lord Mountmorgage, Sir Harry Beevor, Lord ------, and a few clerical friends, are to dine with me.

Come in Clement--Francis, you have heard what I said! If that haunch is spoiled, I shall discharge you without a character most positively, so look to it." When they entered the library, the table of which was covered with religious magazines, missionary papers, and reports of religious societies, both at home and abroad, Mr.Lucre, after throwing himself into a rich cushioned arm-chair, motioned to his curate to take a seat.
"I have sent for you, Clement," said he, "to have your advice and assistance on a subject, in which, I feel confident, that as a sincere and zealous Protestant, you will take a warm interest.

You have heard of the establishment of our New Reformation Society, of course." "I believe it is pretty generally known," replied Clement.
"It is now," replied Lucre; "but our objects are admirable.

We propose to carry controversy into all the strongholds of Popery--to enlighten both priest and people, and, if possible, to transfer the whole Popish population--_per satiram_--by the lump, as it were--" "_Per saturum_, I believe," observed Clement, bowing, "if I may take the liberty." "Sati, satu--well, you may be right; my memory, Clement, retains large passages best, and ever did--to transfer the whole Popish population to the Established Church.

It is a noble, a glorious speculation, if it only can be accomplished.