Richard Harris Barham (6 December 1788 – 17 June 1845) was an English cleric of the Church of England, novelist, and humorous poet. He was known better by his nom de plume Thomas Ingoldsby. Read full biography of Richard Harris Barham →
Ghosts, like ladies, never speak till spoke to.
Knight without fear and without reproach.
His eyes so dim, so wasted each limb, that, heedless of grammar, they all cried, that's him!
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
Richard Harris Barham (6 December 1788 – 17 June 1845) was an English cleric of the Church of England, novelist, and humorous poet. He was known better by his nom de plume Thomas Ingoldsby.