He quits Sadler's Wells in consequence of a disagreement with the Proprietors—Lord Byron—Retirement of John Kemble—Immense success of Grimaldi in the provinces, and his great gains—A scene in a Barber's Shop 194 CHAPTER XX. 1817. More provincial success—Bologna and his economy—Comparative dearness of Welsh Rare-bits and Partridges—Remarkably odd modes of saving money 203 CHAPTER XXI. 1817 to 1818. Production of "Baron Munchausen"—Anecdote of Ellar the Harlequin, showing how he jumped through the Moon and put his hand out—Grimaldi becomes a Proprietor of Sadler's Wells—Anecdotes of the late Duke of York, Sir Godfrey Webster, a Gold Snuff-box, his late Majesty, Newcastle Salmon, and a Coal Mine 209 CHAPTER XXII. 1818 to 1823. Profit and Loss—Appearance of his Son at Covent Garden—His last engagement at Sadler's Wells—Accommodation of the Giants in the Dublin Pavilion—Alarming state of his health—His engagement at the Coburg—The liberality of Mr. Harris—Rapid decay of Grimaldi's constitution, his great sufferings, and last performance at Covent Garden—He visits Cheltenham and Birmingham with great success—Colonel Berkeley, Mr. Charles Kemble, and Mr. Bunn 218 CHAPTER XXIII. 1823 to 1827. Grimaldi's great afflictions augmented by the dissipation and recklessness of his Son—Compelled to retire from Covent Garden Theatre, where he is succeeded by him—New Speculation at Sadler's Wells—Changes in the system of Management, and their results—Sir James Scarlett and a blushing Witness 229 CHAPTER XXIV. 1828. Great kindness of Miss Kelly towards Grimaldi—His farewell benefit at Sadler's Wells; last appearance, and farewell address—He makes preparations for one more appearance at Covent Garden, but, in a conversation with Mr. Charles Kemble, meets with a disappointment—In consequence of Lord Segrave's benevolent interference, a benefit is arranged for him at Drury Lane—His last interview with Mr. Charles Kemble and Fawcett 236 CHAPTER XXV. 1828 to 1836. The farewell benefit at Drury Lane—Grimaldi's last appearance and parting address—The Drury Lane Theatrical Fund, and its prompt reply to his communication—Miserable career and death of his Son—His Wife dies, and he returns from Woolwich (whither he had previously removed) to London—His retirement 183 Concluding Chapter 253 MR. PUNCH. With Twenty-Three Illustrations From Originals By George Cruikshank. LIST OF ENGRAVINGS FROM ORIGINALS BY GEORGE CRUIKSHANK.