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Rh arouse the lecherous gusto of their paramours; but, if mankind had nothing to resist, in controuling their passions, there would be no virtue in forbearing to gratify them.

Begging for liquor, is very common with every class of out-door strumpets; frequently accompanied by the lewdest gesticulations, and offers of their persons, in return; but, under circumstances the most favourable to a safe gratification of the small pecuniary request, you would find yourself egregiously deceived as to the amount of the treat. They swallow incredible quantities of liquid poison, under its various denominations; and, if it be evening, demand something to eat, something to be given to her "sister," (in iniquity) "a drop for that poor woman, and a glass for this poor man, who was v^ry kind to her when the b officers wanted to take her away." Such fellow being all the while her own Pal, Flashman, or Fancy. And suppose the invitation ends here? What have you done? I will tell, though you dare not give it a thought: You have encouraged the worst sort of mendicity; You have associated with thieves and whores, contributing your share towards fitting them for further attacks; and you have run the risque of losing yourself in that vortex, which has