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NYJ-N.772.125
6 Aug 1772:51 (1544)
London. The public expect great entertainment from Mr.
Foot's new comedy, called the Nabob; such is the present
abhorrence of eastern adventurers. . . .The detestation
shewn by all ranks of people against the cruel plunderers of
the East, does great honour to the humanity of the nation.--
We hear that the ladies have so far taken up the part of the
oppressed human nature, that they are resolved not to dance
at any public place with the Nabobs. It is thought that the
delinquents will have the prudence to keep away from public
entertainments till the present storm is over. The present
luxury of the times may be easily estimated from the
masquerade of last Thursday evening. . . [Continues,
estimating that 20,000 guineas or more were spent.]. . .
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