This regard to his _meals_ and _repose_, makes _Succus_ order all the rest of his time with relation to them. He will undertake no business that may hurry his spirits, or break in upon his hours of _eating_ and _rest_. If he reads, it shall be only for half an hour, because that is sufficient to amuse the spirits; and he will read something that may make him laugh, as rendering the body fitter for its _food_ and _rest_; or, if he has a mind at any time to indulge a grave thought, he has recourse to a useful treatise upon the _♦ancient cookery_. _Succus_ is an enemy to all _party matters_, having made it an observation, that there is as good eating amongst the _whigs_ as the _tories_. ♦ ‘antient’ replaced with ‘ancient’ He talks coolly and moderately upon all subjects, and is as fearful of falling into a passion, as of catching cold; being very positive they are both equally injurious to the _stomach_. If ever you see him more hot than ordinary, it is upon some provoking occasion, when the dispute about cookery runs high, or in the defence of some beloved dish, which has often made him happy. But he has been so long upon these subjects, is so well acquainted with all that can be said on both sides, and has so often answered all objections, that he generally decides the matter with great gravity. _Succus_ is very loyal, and as soon as ever he likes any wine, he drinks the king’s health with all his heart. Nothing could put rebellious thoughts into his head, unless he should live to see a proclamation against eating of _pheasant_’s _eggs_. ♦13. All the hours that are not devoted either to _repose_ or _nourishment_, are looked upon by _Succus_ as _waste_ or _spare time_. For this reason he lodges near a _coffee-house_ and a _tavern_, that when he rises in the morning he may be near the _news_, and when he parts at night, he may not have far to go to bed. In the morning you always see him in the same place in the _coffee-room_; and if he seems more attentively engaged than ordinary, it is because some _criminal_ is broke out of _newgate_, or some _lady_ was robbed last night, but they can’t tell where. When he has learnt all that he can, he goes home to settle the matter with the barber’s boy that comes to shave him. ♦ Number 12 omitted in text. The next _waste time_ that lies upon his hands, is from dinner to supper; and if melancholy thoughts ever come into his head, it is at this time, when he is often left to himself for an hour or more, and that after the greatest pleasure he knows is just over. He is afraid to sleep, because he has heard it is not healthful at that time; so that he is forced to refuse so welcome a guest. But here he is soon relieved by a settled method of playing at cards, till it is time to think of some little, nice matter for supper. After this _Succus_ takes his glass, talks of the excellency of the _English constitution_, and praises that _minister_ the most, who keeps the best table.