The English Spy: An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous.: Comprising Scenes And Sketches In Every Rank Of Society, Being Portraits Drawn From The LifeWestmacott, C. M. (Charles Molloy)
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The English Spy: An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous.: Comprising Scenes And Sketches In Every Rank Of Society, Being Portraits Drawn From The Life
Westmacott, C. M. (Charles Molloy)
England -- Social life and customs; Satire, English; University of Oxford -- Anecdotes
From him she bolted, and enlisted with an officer of the nineteenth
Lancers; but not liking the house of Montague, she obtained the Grant
of a furlough, and has since indulged in a plurality of lovers, without
much attention to size, age, persons, or professions. Of her talent in
love affairs, we have given some specimens; and her courage in war can
never be doubted after the formidable attack she recently made upon
General Sir John D***e, returning through Hounslow from a review, from
which _rencontre_ she has obtained the appropriate appellation of the
_Brazen ~15~~ Bellona_. A pretty round face, dark hair, and fine bushy
eyebrows, are no mean attractions; independent of which the lady is
always upon good terms with herself. The _belle whip_ driving the
cabriolet, with a chestnut horse and four white legs, is the _Edgeware
Diana_ Mrs. S***h, at present engaged in a partnership affair, in the
foreign line, with two citizens, Messrs O. R. and S.; the peepholes at
the side of her machine imply more than mere curiosity, and are said to
have been invented by General Ogle, for the use of the ladies when
on active service. The beautiful little Water Lily in the
chocolate-coloured chariot, with a languishing blue eye and alabaster
skin, is Mrs. Ha****y, otherwise K**d***k, of Gr--n-street, a great
favourite with all who know her, from the elegance of her manners and
the attractions of her person (being perfect symmetry); at present she
is under the _special protection_ of a city stave merchant, and has the
_reputation_ of being very sincere in her attachments.
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