Dictionary cat,
Sleeping sound as the quill scrawls,
Content, oyster full.
Was working in London today, in the City. Popped out for lunch and saw the statue of Dr Johnson’s cat Hodge, outside the good Doctor’s house. “A very fine cat indeed”.
I don’t know whether the scarf was put on him by a concerned passer by, or whether it is a permanent fixture. I have to say it was mercilessly cold today, under zero, even though it was sunny. So I’m sure old Hodge appreciated it.
There were a couple of other quotes by Johnson on the inscription below the statue.
“Sir, when a man is tired of London he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” And “The chief glory of every people arises from its authors.”
Well said Sir!
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