Jupiter, one day, enjoying himself over a bowl of nectar, and in a merry humour, determined to make mankind a present.  
Momus was appointed to convey it, who, mounted on a rapid car, was presently on earth. "Come hither," said he, "ye happy mortals; great Jupiter has opened for your benefit his all-gracious hands. 'Tis true he made you somewhat short-sighted, but, to remedy that inconvenience, behold now he has favoured you!"
 
So saying, he opened his portmanteau, when an infinite number of spectacles tumbled out, and were picked up b............