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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1768. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... ' us. We have hitherto met at our friend Mrsv 4 Brim/lone's, who first negotiated the asfair be tween us, and consented to take her share of c the ridicule, to advance the common cause. She will be here to-night too, so that we shall have an agreeable set. I believe I hear him 4 just come in. I directed him to enquire for number one;. do you shew him into the 4 private room, and when the coast is clear, I'll join you.' 590e()8(»()8C5e(Se()O(5fl(5e(38()e()9S5a080fl()eS chap. ix. Chrysal' majler J?arts at his own apparition.. Jntervieiv between the DoSior and a noted balladfinger. The bishry as a famous ballad. All trades alike. the person, my master was sent to meet, had something so uncommon in his" appearance, as instantly struck my attention. Every passion of the human heart, was printed in his face so strongly, that he could at pleasure display it in all its force, while his every look and gesture turned some vice, "or folly, into ridicule. You enquire for number one, Sir V (said my master bowing with the profoundest respect:) ' I do, Sir,' answered the other, returning his bow, assuming his look, and imitating his voice, in a manner that would have extorted laughter from despair) enquire for number one.' Though my master was no stranger to his talents, which he had often seen him display at the. expence of others this personal application of os4hem to himself, threw him into such consusion, that in spite of his long-practised assurance, a blush broke seebly through his unimpassioned liseless face, and h.e had scarce power to shew him into the room. The ballad.singer seeing that he had him at command, would not pursue his advantage any farther, at that time, for sear of frightening him away, but putting on the exact countenance, and mimicking th...
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- PublisherGeneral Books LLC
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1235326772
- ISBN 13 9781235326776
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages76
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