The next subject is a celebrated Quack Doctor, named John Case. He was a native of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, was a noted empyric and astrologer, and looked upon as the successor of the famous Lilly, whose magical utensils he possessed. He is said to have got more by this distich over his door, than Dryden, by all his poetry:

"Within this place Lives Doctor Case.*

And he was, doubtless, well paid for composing that which he affixed to his pill boxes:

"Here's fourteen pills for thirteen pence, Enough in any man's own conscience."

There is a story told of him and Dr.RadclifF: being together at a tavern, RadclifF said, "Here, brother Case; I drink to all the fools your patients." - " Thank ye," quoth Case; " let me have all the fools, and you are welcome to the rest." He wrote a nonsensical rhapsody, called the Angelical Guide, showing men and women their lot and chance in this elementary life.

John Case.