On Horse races (1724) [ Practices ]
… my imagination I pleased and diverted myself more and in a more noble manner, than I could possibly do in the crowds of gentlemen at the weighing and starting posts, and at their coming in; or at their meetings at the coffee-houses and … looked upon them. N.B. Pray take it with you as you go, you see no ladies at NewMarket, except a few of the neighbouring gentlemen's families who come in their coaches on any particular day to see a race and so go home again directly. … "Here … my imagination I pleased and diverted myself more and in a more noble manner, than I could possibly do in the crowds of gentlemen at the weighing and starting posts, and at their coming in; or at their meetings at the coffee-houses and …
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