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They were a favourite amusement with George II . , who used frequently to mingle in the throng ( some → times exceeding in number 2000 persons ) of the subscription masque- rades at Ranelagh and the Opera - house .
They were a favourite amusement with George II . , who used frequently to mingle in the throng ( some → times exceeding in number 2000 persons ) of the subscription masque- rades at Ranelagh and the Opera - house .
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much as those who have not , and affords a new source of amusement to the public , and keeps a multitude of pleasure - hunters away from the suburban tea - gardens and bowling - greens , which , within the last quarter of a century ...
much as those who have not , and affords a new source of amusement to the public , and keeps a multitude of pleasure - hunters away from the suburban tea - gardens and bowling - greens , which , within the last quarter of a century ...
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But mere amusement , in its very nature , soon satisfies . ' Tis honey without the meal , and cloys the appetite rather than satisfies hunger . I was desirous that the residue of my absence from the great metro- polis should offer me ...
But mere amusement , in its very nature , soon satisfies . ' Tis honey without the meal , and cloys the appetite rather than satisfies hunger . I was desirous that the residue of my absence from the great metro- polis should offer me ...
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