The Expedition of Humphry Clinker Letter 37 - from J. MELFORD To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS

In which Mr Melford and his uncle attend the duke of N—'s levee, encountering a variety of characters including a cunning old spy and a perplexed Algerine ambassador, whilst observing the whimsical antics and political follies of the fading minister. They further immerse themselves in the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts and mingle with a lively, if somewhat discordant, circle of literary men, highlighting the peculiarities and vanities of contemporary London society.