Rudolf Erich Raspe: Gulliver revived, London 1786 (R3)

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I shall not tire, you gentlemen, with the politics, arts, sciences, and history of this magnificent metropolis of Russia; nor trouble you with the various intrigues, and pleasing adventures I had in the politer circles of that country, where the lady of the house always receives the visitor with a dram and a salute. I shall confine myself rather to the greater and nobler objects of your attention, to horses and dogs, of which I have always been as fond, also to foxes, wolves and bears, of which and other game Russia abounds more than any other part of the world, and to such sportmanly exercises, and feats of gallantry and activity as show the Gentleman, better than musty Greek or Latin, or all the perfume, finery and capers of French wits or hair dressers.

R3, S. 12-13

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