30356 BRALLAGHAN, OR THE Deipnosophists. Vaughan Hude. LONDON: E. CHURTON, 26, HOLLES STREET. M.DCCC.XLV. TO THOMAS NOON TALFOURD, Esq. Serjeant at Law. DEAR SERJEANT TALFOURD, I dedicate to you the following Juvenilia (forming part of a series,) scribbled while I was yet a mere College boy, and dear to me therefore as recalling some of the happiest moments of my life. How vividly as I pass over them, do they remind me of the old green trees, and sunny lawns-of silent walks and wanderings by moonlight beneath the grey porticos of Alma Mater—of the dear old books and busts, and summer days and summer thoughts of youth. I am aware that they contain many faults; but the flattering manner in which they have been received, makes me think that they contain also some redeeming qualities. For the personal jests and allusions I can only plead in excuse the exuberant fancy of a young man. The greater part was written in sportive fun-without |