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CJ-NH.773.035
30 Jul 1773:33 (302)
London, May 16. A gentleman who figured in the character of
a beggarman at the Panthon masquerade on Wednesday, laid a
trifling wager that he collected in the streets money enough
to pay for his ticket, and really did get by begging before
he went to the masquerade, from about nine till twelve, very
near three pounds. In one coffee-house particularly he told
his dismal tale so well, that he drew thirteen and six-pence
from the company present. [31 more lines unrelated news]
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