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Essays Of Richard Steele

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dc.contributor.author: Steele, L. E.,ed. dc.date.accessioned: 2015-07-01T14:26:02Z dc.date.available: 2015-07-01T14:26:02Z dc.date.digitalpublicationdate: 2011-03-01 dc.date.citation: 1902 dc.identifier.barcode: 4990010049538 dc.identifier.origpath: /data8/upload/0246/821 dc.identifier.copyno: 1 dc.identifier.uri: http://www.new.dli.ernet.in/handle/2015/94248 dc.description.scanningcentre: C-DAK, Kolkata dc.description.main: 1 dc.description.tagged: 0 dc.description.totalpages: 392 dc.format.mimetype: application/pdf dc.language.iso: English dc.publisher.digitalrepublisher: Digital Library Of India dc.publisher: Macmillan And Co, London dc.rights: In Public Domain dc.source.library: Uttarpara Jaykrishna Public Library, Hooghly dc.subject.classification: Literatute dc.subject.classification: English Essay dc.subject.keywords: Roger Love dc.subject.keywords: Huntsman Love dc.subject.keywords: Captain Sentry dc.subject.keywords: Soldiers Life dc.subject.keywords: Trumpet Club dc.title: Essays Of Richard Steele

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Habeo Senectuti magnam Gratiam, quae mihi Sermonis aviditatem auxit, Potionis et Cibi sustulit —Marcus Tullius Cicero (Tully)

"I am much beholden to old age, which has increased my eagerness for conversation in proportion as it has lessened my appetites of hunger and thirst."

After having applied my Mind with more than ordinary Attention to my Studies, it is my usual Custom to relax and unbend it in the Conversation of such as are rather easy than shining Companions. This I find particularly necessary for me before I retire to Rest, in order to draw my Slumbers upon me by Degrees, and fall asleep insensibly. This is the particular Use I make of a Set of heavy honest Men, with whom I have passed many Hours with much Indolence, though not with great Pleasure. Their Conversation is a kind of Preparative for Sleep: It takes the Mind down from its Abstractions, leads it into the familiar Traces of Thought, and lulls it into that State of Tranquility, which is the Condition of a thinking Man when he is but half awake. After this, my Reader will not be surprised to hear the Account which I am about to give of a Club of my own Contemporaries, among whom I pass Two or Three Hours every Evening. This I look upon as taking my first Nap before I go to Bed. The Truth of it is, I should think my self unjust to Posterity, as well as to the Society at the Trumpet of which I am a Member, did not I in some Part of my Writings give an Account of the Persons among whom I have passed almost a Sixth Part of my Time for these last Forty Years. Our Club consisted originally of Fifteen; but partly by the Severity of the Law in arbitrary Times, and partly by the natural Effects of old Age, we are at present reduced to a Third Part of that Number: In which however we have this Consolation, That the best Company is said to consist of Five Persons. I must confess, besides the afore-mentioned Benefit which I meet with in the Conversation of this select Society, I am not the less pleased with the Company, in that I find my self the greatest Wit among them, and am heard as their Oracle in all Points of Learning and Difficulty.

Sir Jeoffrey Notch , who is the oldest of the Club, has been in Possession of the Right-Hand Chair Time out of Mind, and is the only Man among us that has the Liberty of stirring the Fire. This our Foreman is a Gentleman of an ancient Family, that came to a great Estate some Years before he had Discretion, and run it out in Hounds, Horses, and Cock-fighting; for which Reason he looks upon himself as an honest worthy Gentleman who has had Misfortunes in the World, and calls every thriving Man a pitiful Upstart.

Major Matchlock is the next Senior, who served in the last Civil Wars, and has all the Battles by Heart. He does not think any Action in Europe worth talking of since the Fight of Marston-Moor and every Night tells us of his having been knocked off his Horse at the Rising of the London Apprentices [in 1647] for which he is in great Esteem amongst us.

Honest old Dick Reptile is the Third of our Society: He is a good-natured indolent Man, who speaks little himself, but laughs at our Jokes, and brings his young Nephew along with him, a Youth of Eighteen Years old, to show him good Company, and give him a Taste of the World. This young Fellow sits generally silent; but whenever he opens his Mouth, or laughs at any Thing that passes, he is constantly told by his Uncle after a jocular Manner, "Ay, ay, Jack , you young Men think us Fools; but we old Men know you are."

The greatest Wit of our Company, next to my self, is a Bencher of the neighbouring Inn, who in his Youth frequented the Ordinaries about Charing-Cross , and pretends to have been intimate with Jack Ogle . He has about Ten Distichs of Hudibras without Book, and never leaves the Club till he has applied them all. If any modern Wit be mentioned, or any Town Frolick spoken of, he shakes his Head at the Dullness of the present Age, and tells us a story of Jack Ogle .

For my own Part, I am esteemed among them, because they see I am something respected by others, though at the same Time I understand by their Behaviour, that I am considered by them as a Man of a great deal of Learning, but no Knowledge of the World; insomuch that the Major sometimes, in the Height of his Military Pride, calls me the Philosopher: and Sir Jeoffrey no longer ago than last Night, upon a Dispute what Day of the Month it was then in Holland , pulled his Pipe out of his Mouth, and cried, "What does the Scholar say to it?"

Our Club meets precisely at Six a Clock in the Evening; but I did not come last Night till Half an Hour after Seven, by which Means I escaped the Battle of Naseby , which the Major usually begins at about Three Quarters after Six; I found also, that my good Friend the Bencher had already spent Three of his Distichs, and only waiting an Opportunity to hear a Sermon spoken of, that he might introduce the Couplet where a-Stick rhymes to Ecclestiastic . At my Entrance into the Room, they were naming a red Petticoat and a Cloak, by which I found that the Bencher had been diverting them with a Story of Jack Ogle .

I had no sooner taken my Seat, but Sir Jeoffrey , to show his good Will towards me, gave me a Pipe of his own Tobacco, and stirred up the Fire. I look upon it as a Point of Morality, to be obliged by those who endeavour to oblige me; and therefore in Requital for his Kindness, and to set the Conversation a going, I took the best Occasion I could to put him upon telling us the Story of old Gantlett , which he always does with very particular Concern. He traced up his Descent on both Sides for several Generations, describing his Diet and Manner of Life, with his several Battles, and particularly that in which he fell. This Gantlett was a Game-Cock, upon whose Head the Knight in his Youth had won Five Hundred Pounds, and lost Two Thousand. This naturally set the Major upon the Account of Edgehill Fight, and ended in a Duel of Jack Ogle's .

Old Reptile was extremely attentive to all that was said, though it was the same he had heard every Night for these Twenty Years, and upon all Occasions winked upon his Nephew to mind what passed.

This many suffice to give the World a Taste of our innocent Conversation, which we spun out till about Ten of the Clock, when my Maid came with a Lanthorn to light me Home. I could not but reflect with my self as I was going out upon the talkative Humour of old Men, and the little Figure which that Part of Life makes in one who cannot employ this natural Propensity in Discourses which would make him venerable. I must own, it makes me very melancholy in Company, when I hear a young Man begin a Story; and have often observed, That one of a Quarter of an Hour long in a Man of Five and twenty, gathers Circumstances every Time he tells it, till it grows into a long Canterbury Tale of two Hours by that Time he is Three-score.

The only Way of avoiding such a trifling and frivolous old Age, is, to lay up in our way to it such Stores of Knowledge and Observation as may make us useful and agreeable in our declining Years. The Mind of Man in a long Life will become a Magazine of Wisdom or Folly, and will consequently discharge it self in something impertinent or improving. For which Reason, as there is nothing more ridiculous than an old trifling Story-Teller, so there is nothing more venerable than one who has turned his Experience to the Entertainment and Advantage of Mankind.

In short, we who are in the last Stage of Life, and are apt to indulge our selves in Talk, ought to consider, if what we speak be worth being heard, and endeavour to make our Discourse like that of Nestor , which Homer compares to the Flowing of Honey for its Sweetness.

I am afraid I shall be thought guilty of this Excess I am speaking of, when I cannot conclude without observing, that Milton certainly thought of this Passage in Homer , when in his Description of an eloquent Spirit, he says, His Tongue dropped Manna .

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The Trumpet Club by Richard Steele

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“The Trumpet Club” by Richard Steele: A Detailed Summary

Richard Steele’s “The Trumpet Club” is a delightful essay that captures the essence of friendship and camaraderie. Written in the 18th century, the essay explores the bond among a group of friends known as “The Trumpet Club.” Through witty anecdotes and heartfelt anecdotes, Steele paints a vivid picture of the joys and challenges of friendship.

Introduction to The Trumpet Club

Steele introduces the reader to The Trumpet Club, a gathering of friends who share a common interest in music, literature, and intellectual discourse. The group is composed of individuals from diverse backgrounds but united by their shared passion for the arts. Steele provides a brief overview of each member, highlighting their unique personalities and talents.

The Delights of Friendship

Steele delves into the joys and benefits of friendship as exemplified by The Trumpet Club. He emphasizes the deep sense of camaraderie and companionship that exists within the group. Through humorous anecdotes and lighthearted banter, Steele illustrates the genuine affection and loyalty the members have for one another. He explores the concept of friendship as a source of joy, support, and intellectual stimulation.

The Challenges of Friendship

Despite the many joys of friendship, Steele acknowledges that maintaining strong bonds among friends can be challenging. He discusses the occasional conflicts and differences of opinion that arise within The Trumpet Club. Steele reflects on the importance of patience, understanding, and compromise in resolving conflicts and preserving the harmony within the group. He emphasizes the need for mutual respect and open communication to overcome challenges and strengthen friendships.

Intellectual Pursuits and Shared Interests

Steele highlights the intellectual pursuits and shared interests that unite The Trumpet Club. He explores their love for music, literature, and the arts, which serve as the foundation of their friendship. Steele emphasizes the role of intellectual engagement and cultural pursuits in deepening friendships and broadening one’s horizons. He celebrates the power of shared passions in creating lasting connections among individuals.

Lessons on Friendship

In this section, Steele offers valuable lessons on friendship based on his observations of The Trumpet Club. He emphasizes the importance of mutual respect, trust, and honesty in fostering strong and meaningful friendships. Steele encourages individuals to embrace the diversity of perspectives within a group of friends and to appreciate the unique qualities that each member brings to the table. He underscores the significance of cultivating a supportive and nurturing environment for the growth of friendship.

Richard Steele’s “The Trumpet Club” is a captivating essay that explores the joys, challenges, and lessons of friendship. Through the experiences of The Trumpet Club, Steele highlights the power of shared interests, intellectual pursuits, and genuine camaraderie in fostering deep and meaningful connections. This essay serves as a timeless reminder of the value of friendship and the profound impact it can have on our lives.

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The Trumpet Club       - Richard Steele

Richard Steele’s ‘The Trumpet Club’ originally consisted of fifteen members. Then, they had been reduced to five in number. The members are, Jeoffery Notch, Major Matchlock, Honest Old Nick Reptile, Bencher and Roger, the narrator. Usually these members meet at six o’ clock in the evenings. This meeting will go upto10 O’ clock. The Trumpet Club was in Shire Lane, London. Apart from reading, the Spectator used to listen to the conversation of his companions at the club.   Their conversation would be a kind of preparative for sleep. It would take the mind from its abstractions. It would lead him into the familiar traces of thought. It would lull him into tranquility.

The first member of the club was Sir Jeoffery Notch. He was the oldest of the club. He was the present Foreman of the club. He used to stir the fire with his poker and make it burn brightly. It was the privilege of the oldest member. He was a gentleman of an ancient family. He got the possession of ancestral property in a young age. He spent his wealth in fashionable pursuits like, horse-racing and cock-fighting.

The second member of the club was Major Matchbox. He was the next senior man in the club. He served in the last civil wars. He had all the battles by heart. He always talked about the fight of Marston Moor, the place in which the Royalists were defeated. He would also talk about the insurrection that took place in 1647 when the apprentices, to get their grievances redressed, rushed into the House of Parliament.

The third member of the club was Nick ‘Reptile. He was good natured indolent man. He spoke little to himself. He used to laugh at others’ jokes. He used to bring his young nephew along with him, who was eighteen years old.

The fourth member of the club was a Bencher, who was the greatest wit of the Trumpet Club. He used to visit the ordinaries about Charing-cross. He pretended to be intimate with Jack Ogle, a gamester. He used to quote ‘Hudibras’ as he memorized the couplets. He used to shake his head at the dullness of the present age.

The fifth member of the club was the Spectator. He was respected among the members of the club. He was considered a man of great deal of learning. The major used to call him a philosopher.

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