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MS-B.771.134
28 Nov 1771:1553 (1/39)
A Picture of Europe, for 1771. (continued from our last.)
Rome. The Pope repeating homilies, nineteen Cardinals
singing penetential hymns. His holiness's hat nodding on
one side of his head. At a distance a Spaniard and a
Frenchman dancing, after breaking their chains.
Naples. The King stretched in an arbour listening to the
musick of a full concerto, has eunuchs for attendants.
Sardinia. His Majesty booted and spurred; always ready
to march. Squints over to Corsica.
Great-Britain. On her knees. The cabinet council
playing at back gammon. A Secretary of State singing the
red rose at a candle. Neptune supporting the throne with
his head off.
Ireland. Barefooted. Singing the Irish Howl.
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