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PP-P.781.040
22 May 1781:23, 31 (10/735)
London, February 27. At a time, says a correspondent, when
the nation is surrounded with enemies, and the industrious
classes of society are almost sinking under the encreasing
burden of taxation, a French Dancer is publicly loading his
pockets, and privately laughing at the folly which
encourages him. Well therefore might that distinguished
patriot Mr. B---, introduce the name of V---, lately in the
Senate, as a severe and full satire on the madness of the
times.
Though dancing be an indication of joy, in this and other
parts of Europe, we are told in some parts of South America
it is the effect of sorrow: And it is certain that in
North-America the rebels and King's troops have had many a
sorrowful dance. King David danced before the ark, on its
return to the city of Sion; but this was a dance of joy.
And no doubt King George would have no objection to a dance
on the return of his American Colonies to his allegiance.
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