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VGW(HU.751.088
5 Dec 1751:22 (49)
London. . . July 19. A whimsical affair happened lately at
Vauxhall: Some gentlemen were supping in one of the
pavilions, when all left their places to hear a song from
the orchestra except one, who was eating some beef: As he
sat, there came up to him a gentleman, who, with an arch
leer, asked him why he eat this beef without vinegar: . . .
[12 lines, intruder insults diner] Soon after, the song
being ended, the company returned to their friend, who told
them the story: They blamed him for putting up with the
affront, and said they did not believe he had receive such
acknowledgement, and insisted upon his asking satisfaction
again . . .
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