Fool.

.—It was once the fashion in European courts to keep a fool for the diversion of kings. A fool is not at present specifically mentioned in our civil list, although we all know that it is clogged with many fools, for whose follies and prodigalities, John Bull is foolish enough to pay most extravagantly, while he himself is hardly indulged with a morsel of bread to allay his hunger. The old custom of retaining a fool and jester is not altogether obsolete at the British court. Quick, the low comedian, and the Earl of C—--f—ld, are two distinguished favourites and companions of our very wise Monarch G—ge III.