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BG.756.056
20 Dec 1756:11 (90)
An Emblem of a Law-Case. Recommended to the consideration
of some among us. [Complicated spoof, 1 column long; 22
lines up from bottom:]
Whereupon Bryan in a low voice loudly whispered Aaron; and
perceiving that Alexander was strangely astonished at their
silent noise, told Francis, that his GreatGrandfather Joseph
was dead. At which unexpected news Nicholas awaked and
being in an ill-humour, writ a soft love-song; whissled an
opera air; and then withdrew to a neighbouring ale-house, to
drink a dish of chocolate with Dudley. . . [signed:] Your
humble servant, Oliver Puzzle-Cause.
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