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PG-P.767.002
8 Jan 1767:12 (1985)
From a late London Chronicle. Anecdote. . . [38 lines.
Narrative of the information concerns a wealthy old man who
entertains lavishly, lives high and well and has nothing to
want in his life. At an evening's entertainment, he spoke to
his guests and reminded them that they had plenty because of
the sweat of their ancestors and should be grateful for
their efforts before proceeding to the evening's
entertainment--concert and dancing] And that nothing might
be wanting that could please the senses, as soon as a
sumptuous dessert was brought in, a melodious concert, of an
agreeable variety of instruments, was heard in the next
room. . . [5 lines] I hope those who are disposed for
dancing, will accept of a ball which I have ordered to be
prepared for you. Before the fiddles strike up, give me
leave to make a short reflection on this entertainment,
which otherwise would appear whimsical, and the effect of
humour; it may serve to give you an idea of your
commonwealth. . . [13 lines]
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