Gentleman's Magazine on Spring Gardens (1732) [ Places ]
… world is gay ; From Drury's bounds see shining throngs repair With borrow'd charms to breath in sweeter air; From stinking rags, and lofty garret free'd, Lo! Oyster Betty shines in stiff Brocade . See Fops and Haggs dress out, a … and Beaus advance, Some sigh, some sing, some whistle, and some dance. A courteous Lady , who for long had been Some kind good-natur'd Dame in Drury-lane , Was now addrest, by two young handsome cits, Who love new fashions, and who hate …
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