A companion print to bmsat 9104, similarly arranged. [1] a breakfast-table laid with cloth, tea-urn, and cups, the man in dressing-gown and slippers; the lady turns to her maid, saying: "betty - bring me the sal volatile - i feel uncommonly nervous - this green tea does not agree with me. " the man says "i feel very queer myself. " [2] a man wearing a spencer and large cocked hat invites his friend to dine not later than seven; the other answers: "why you dine earlier than usual. " [3] one lady congratulates another on her dress, and is answered ". I am surprised i can dress at all he allows me but eight hundred a year pin money. " [4] an elderly couple return from church (without books); he says: "i'll never go again! i never saw such a quiz of a parson since i was born. " she answers, flirting her fan: "a charity sermon indeed - i suppose he thinks people have nothing else to do with their money. . ". [5] one gossip says to another,"i declare i blush to think of it"; the other answers, "crim con - crim con for ever i think" [cf. Bmsat 8925]. [6] two men play cards; one says, "what do you say five hundred on the knave", the other answers "done! double it if you please. " [7] one blood says to another, "its a long time till dinner suppose we have a snail race for a hundred". His friend answers: "whatever you like my droll one - i'm the boy for everlasting - that's your sort. " (cf. Bmsat 8073. ) [8] a couple yawn over candles and a decanter. He says: "it is almost one o'clock suppose we go to the masquerade my dear. " she answers: "any thing to keep one awake!" 8 april 1797
hand-coloured etching. Date: 1797. Dimensions: Height: 302 mm (cropped); Width: 447 mm (cropped). Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. The days we live in!! (BM 1935,0522.8.49)
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