First published in Great Britain in 1985 by Gollancz Limited.

Liberal arts -- Caro Sassone -- Popery in wit -- Noble oratories -- Nest of nightingales -- Discords in the state -- Airs of a modern cast -- Music, ladies and learning -- Fate of harmony -- All for war and Admiral Haddock -- British sixpence -- Brave hallelujahs -- Next to the hooting of owls -- Overplied in music's cause -- Great and good.