Volume the First: Diplomatic DisplayOxfordBodleian Library, MS.Don.e.7.

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The DiningParlour.Miſs Fitzgerald at top. Lord Fitzgerald atbottom. Company ranged on each side.Servants waiting.

Cloe.I shall trouble M^r Stanly for aLittle of the, fried Cow heel & Onion.

Stanly.Oh Madam, there is a secret pleasurein helping so amiable a Lady–––.

Lady H.I aſsure you my Lord, Sir Aurthurnever touches wine; but ~~however~~Sophy will toſs off a bumper I amsure to oblige your Lordship.

Lord F.Elder wine or Mead, Miſs Hampton?

Sophy.If it is equal to you Sir, I shouldprefer some warm ale with ^{a toast and}a nutmeg.¹

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