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... persons have a mind to be of the society , they shall be entitled so to do , upon paying the sum of three shil- lings ... person shall pay sixpence upon his entering the room ; and all disputes shall be settled by a majority ; and all ...
... persons have a mind to be of the society , they shall be entitled so to do , upon paying the sum of three shil- lings ... person shall pay sixpence upon his entering the room ; and all disputes shall be settled by a majority ; and all ...
Page 265
... persons of fashion . And to the present enlightened times is reserved the honor of introducing a naked masquerade ... person of Narcissus - and our bucks are to act quite in character by running about stark naked with their mistresses ...
... persons of fashion . And to the present enlightened times is reserved the honor of introducing a naked masquerade ... person of Narcissus - and our bucks are to act quite in character by running about stark naked with their mistresses ...
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... person in the corner is Ossian Macpherson . And near him , in a lavender suit , waistcoat embroidered with a little silver , is Lord Ossory . That regal person in the box is the Duke of Gloucester in a coat of pale purple turned up with ...
... person in the corner is Ossian Macpherson . And near him , in a lavender suit , waistcoat embroidered with a little silver , is Lord Ossory . That regal person in the box is the Duke of Gloucester in a coat of pale purple turned up with ...
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