On a certain auctioneer (1787) [ Practices ]
… the noise of a Barge Dont affedt it at all, 'tis an elegant Place , And gives up to none that I ever could trace! It's spacious, commodious, convenient , and fit, I think on my Conscience you could not have hit On so charming an House , fee … things! in an Auction will tell! Admire I beseech you that beautiful Jarr ! Made at Buxton or Matlock of Derbyshire Sparr ! Five Pounds in two Places is actually bid ! BROKER. I'll add to'ther pound if you'll throw in the lid. POMPOUS. … , you know is a wonderful man, His Bus'ness is great, and it's on a good plan, He furnishes Russia, France, Holland and Spain, The more he get's for it, the less he's in pain; The next lot I think are some fine diamond Rings, That would …
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