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 ''Steyne. Charming Women resemble Venus in Beauty, and almost in its Display. Perambulations. Historical Anecdotes of Brighton. Honoured by the Presence of Charles II. Not unworthy of that gallant Monarch: return to the Hair-Dresser: hear the Narratives of that communicative Person. Dinner, Soals, Turbot, Down Mutton excellent. Wine not so good. Walks, Tea, attend Ladies to the Steyne. Moonlight Lucubrations there. Adjourn to the Library. Toys and Dice. Hamilton becomes acquainted with Captain Mortimer, Maria's Uncle. The Mortimers move from his Seat to Brighton.''                                 Page 1

CHAP. XI.

''The Party visits the Steyne. Particular Description of that Rendezvous. They repair to the Library. A Governante complains of a Milliner that had not kept her Distance. Anxiety greatest about Precedence, where there is none to settle. Our Hero meets Mr. Scribble, a voluminous and noted Author: introduces him to his Party, and invites him to Supper. Scribble harangues the Company. The Party breaks''