[Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. by Pierce Egan]@TWC D-Link bookReal Life In London, Volumes I. and II. CHAPTER XV 6/18
This Diana is not descended from a member of the Rump Parliament, nor from a bum bailiff; but was the daughter of a bumboat woman at Plymouth.
She has, however, since that period, commenced business for herself; and that in such a respectable and extensive line, that she counts exactly seven thousand customers! all regularly booked.
What a delectable amusement to keep such a register! _Neanmoins_, or _nean plus_, if you like.
It is reported that the noble Y---- was so delighted with her at the Venetian fete given by Messrs. W--ll--ms and D--h--r--ty, that he gave the Virgin Unmasked several very valuable presents, item, a shawl value one hundred guineas, &c.
and was honoured by being put on this Prime Minister of the Court of Love's list--number Seven thousand and one! What a fortunate man! "Mrs.H----d is lineally descended, not from William the Conqueror, but from W----s the coachman.
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