But in remarking upon the Characters of _Johnson_, it would be unjust to pass _Abel Drugger_ without notice; This is a little, mean, sneaking, sordid Citizen, hearkening to a Couple of Sharpers, who promise to make him rich; they can scarcely prevail upon him to resign the least Tittle he possesses, though he is assur'd, it is in order to get more; and your Diversion arises, from seeing him _wrung_ between _Greediness_ to _get_ Money, and _Reluctance_ to _part_ with any for that Purpose. His Covetousness continually prompts him to follow the Conjurer, and puts him at the same Time upon endeavouring to stop his Fees. All the while he is excellently managed, and spirited on by _Face_. However, this Character upon the whole is _mean_ and _despicable_, without any of that free spirituous jocund Humour abounding in _Shakespear_. But having been strangely exhibited upon the Theatre, a few Years ago, with odd Grimaces and extravagant Gestures, it has been raised into more Attention than it justly deserved; It is however to be acknowledg'd, that _Abel_ has no Hatred, Malice or Immorality, nor any assuming Arrogance, Pertness or Peevishness; And his eager Desire of getting and saving Money, by Methods he thinks lawful, are excusable in a Person of his Business; He is therefore not odious or detestable, but harmless and inoffensive in private Life; and from thence, correspondent with the Rule already laid down, he is the most capable of any of _Johnson_'s Characters, of being a Favourite on the Theatre. It appears, that in Imagination, Invention, Jollity and gay Humour, _Johnson_ had little Power; But _Shakespear_ unlimited Dominion. The first was cautious and strict, not daring to sally beyond the Bounds of Regularity. The other bold and impetuous, rejoicing like a Giant to run his Course, through all the Mountains and Wilds of Nature and Fancy. It requires an almost painful Attention to mark the Propriety and Accuracy of _Johnson_, and your Satisfaction arises from Reflection and Comparison; But the Fire and Invention of _Shakespear_ in an Instant are shot into your Soul, and enlighten and chear the most indolent Mind with their own Spirit and Lustre.--Upon the whole, _Johnson_'s Compositions are like finished Cabinets, where every Part is wrought up with the most excellent Skill and Exactness;-- _Shakespear_'s like magnificent Castles, not perfectly finished or regular, but adorn'd with such bold and magnificent Designs, as at once delight and astonish you with their Beauty and Grandeur. RAILLERY is a genteel poignant Attack of a _Person_ upon any _slight Foibles_, _Oddities_, or _Embarrassments_ of his, in which he is tender, or may be supposed to be tender, and unwilling to come to a free Explanation. SATIRE is a witty and severe Attack of _mischievous Habits_ or _Vices_;