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Wrongs undress'd and insults unavenged; that summonest to the chancery of dreams, for the triumphs of suffering innocence, false witnesses; and confoundest perjury, and dost reverse the sentences of unrighteous judges; thou buildest upon the bosom of darkness, out of the fantastic imagery of the brain, cities and temples beyond the art of Phidias and Praxiteles beyond the splendour of Babylon and Hekatompylos, and "from the anarchy of dreaming sleep" callest into sunny light the faces of long-buried beauties and the blessed household countenances cleansed from the "dishonours of the grave."
What, by dark? that shall not save you, Villains, Traitors to my Glory and Repose. Peter, hold fast the Door, let none 'scape. Pet. I'll warrant you, Sir. Doct. Lights there Lights I'm sure they cou'd not 'scape. Pet. Impossible, Sir. Enter Scaramouch undress'd in his Shirt, with a Light; he starts. Scar. Bless me! what's here? Doct. Scar. Mercy upon us! Why, what, is't you, Sir, return'd so soon?
This, however, did not prevent the subscription carnival in celebration of a royal birthday in May, 1750, when there was "much good company but more bad company," the members of which were "dressed or undress'd" as they thought fit. Ranelagh was evidently an acquired taste.
Diana observing the Parson's Wife to be a beautiful Woman, particularly as she undress'd her self, had a very strong Inclination for her usual Sportings; and in order to carry on an Intrigue with safety, she softly bolted the Chamber Door, which being done, they both went to Bed, the Parson's Wife putting out the Candle.
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