The London Spy (1703) [ Places ]
… like a Dutch-Scoot , or a Boatswains-Cabbin . The Walls being hung with Gilt Frames, as a Farriers-shop with Horse-shoes ; which contained abundance of Rarities, viz. Nectar and Ambrosia, May-Dew, Golden-Elixers, Popular-Pills, … he dies he might not have far to Travel upon four Mens Shoulders. As soon as the Clock begins Nine, if he gets not his Shoes off before it has done Striking, in order for Bed, he is immediately seiz’d with such a violent Fit of the Gout , …
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