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PM.765.012
16 Sep 1765:22 (1/35)
Last Wednesday morning by day-light, was exhibited to
publick view, at the Hay-Market in this town, the effigies
of a S--p M--r, the D--l, and a Boot between them, . . .
[long metaphorical trial of Stamp master]
The judge then sentenced the prisoner to be carried from
thence to the place of execution, and there to hand by the
neck till dead; then his remains to betaken down and burnt
to ashes, which was attended by the Grand Deceiver, who held
this libel --
George my son, you're young in station,
But you may serve me in this nation;
Seven hundred sterling may be lost;
Take this: twill amply pay your cost.
. . . [23 more lines in same vein]
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