The truth is, they have taken a stain from the life they lead, and are troubled puddles, incapable of clear reflection.

To listen to the tattle of a chatting little slut, and condemn the whole sex upon her testimony, is a nice idea of justice.

Many of the gentlemen present became notorious as woman-scorners, whether owing to Countess Fanny or other things.

Lord Levellier was, and Lord Fleetwood, the wicked man! And certainly the hearing of naughty stories of us by the light of a grievous and vexatious instance of our misconduct must produce an impression.

Countess Fanny's desperate passion for a man of the age of Kirby struck them as out of nature.