Public Advertiser (22 April 1763) [ Practices ]
… too dear, he may regale full as well, and at much easier Rate, over a Bottle of Humble Port: If the Reckonings at Arthur's . Almack's , and the St. Alban's , swell too high for his Lordship's Pocket, there are many a Tavern-keepers, who will salute him at parting with a - Very welcome, Sir - at a Quarter the Expence. The Coal-heaver, on the al contrary, is under a Necessity of keeping up on the Strength of his Back …
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