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"In one thousand seven hundred and ten, the sums which were before given from one thousand seven hundred and fourteen, to one thousand seven hundred and sixteen, were continued from thence to one thousand seven hundred and twenty, to raise one million two hundred and ninety-six thousand five hundred and fifty-two pounds nine shillings and elevenpence three farthings; and no immediate provision for interest till August the first, one thousand seven hundred and sixteen; only, after the duty of one shilling per bushel on salt should be cleared from the money it was then charged with, and which was not so cleared till Midsummer one thousand seven hundred and twelve last, then that fund was to be applied to pay the interest till August the first, one thousand seven hundred and sixteen, which interest amounted to about seventy-seven thousand seven hundred and ninety-three pounds per annum: and the said salt fund produceth but about fifty-five thousand pounds per annum; so that no money was borrowed upon the general mortgage in one thousand seven hundred and ten, except one hundred and fifty thousand pounds lent by the Swiss cantons; but tallies were struck for the whole sum.
"'Out on the earth where the fairies play," wrote Pauline, and the next line said, "Prime middle cuts at Octavius Smith's, Elevenpence a pound." "Here's Larkin," called Muffie excitedly, "an' he's coming very slowly, so he can't be in a hurry. Let's ask him for another ride." The four clambered on to the gate again. Larkin was riding back with lowered crest.
"If a herring and a half," he said anxiously, "cost three half-pence, how many will you get for elevenpence?" Clarrie was mute. Andrew shuddered; he felt that he was making a mistake. "Why do I kiss you?" he cried. "What good does it do either of us?" He looked fiercely at his companion, and her eyes filled with tears. "Where even is the pleasure in it?" he added brutally.
Larkin came to the rescue with the eternal card of Octavius Smith and his bacon at elevenpence. On my return in a week I will see what I can do to give you better information. I was on my way to tell you this when Muffie's engaging adventure drove it out of my head. Pray excuse this card necessity knows no etiquette. "Yours, "Hugh Kinross."
By the contributions received during the year 1856-7, the whole amount on hand for the new buildings was raised to thirty-one thousand eight hundred seventeen pounds one shilling and elevenpence. For the Bible, tract, and missionary work, and for schools, Mr. M. had the pleasure of receiving and of expending eight hundred and twenty-nine pounds more than in the previous year.
But I know that by nightfall you could not have purchased a quartern loaf for elevenpence halfpenny within ten miles of Charing Cross. The Bakers' Society had issued its mandates broadcast. Shop-windows were stoned that night in south and east London; but twenty-four hours later the price of the quartern loaf was 1s. 3d., and a man offering 1s. 2d. would go empty away.
But to balance whatever may be the ordinary amount of those two taxes, there is comprehended under what is called the country excise, first, the old excise of six shillings and eightpence upon the hogshead of cyder; secondly, a like tax of six shillings and eightpence upon the hogshead of verjuice; thirdly, another of eight shillings and ninepence upon the hogshead of vinegar; and, lastly, a fourth tax of elevenpence upon the gallon of mead or metheglin.
Pauline passed it to Miss Bibby and on such small things does our destiny hang the wrong side up. That is to say the nauseating statement about the prime middle cut at elevenpence a pound was what met the eye of the eager Miss Bibby. An ebullition of anger such as rarely visited the gentle lady rose within her now. She flung the card angrily into the fire.
About five minutes afterwards I was informed that a sister wished to see me. She brought one pound ten shillings for the orphans. Thus the Lord has already kindly sent a little to begin the week with. There was also still further given to-day, one shilling elevenpence; and five shillings one penny was taken out of the boxes in the Orphan Houses. Aug. 15.
They have also, in addition to these rates, drawn largely on previous balances, and I am afraid have largely added to their debt. The total of what has been or will be expended, with a prospect of even a great increase, in that borough exceeds eleven shillings and elevenpence in the pound for the relief of the poor alone.
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