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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