The London Spy (1703) [ Places ]
… order to the Re-baptising of his Soul in Claret, without the danger of being seen Staggering in his Faith , to the Scandal of his Function. As soon as we came near the Bar, a thing started up all Ribbons, Lace and Feathers, and made … But, pray, Old Acquaintance, said I, what is your Employment in the World, that you are so well acquainted with this Scandalous Society? Why, I’ll tell you, says he, I study’d a little Physick at the University, and some small Knowledge …
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