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May Fair

In four cantos [by George Croly]
  

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“You've heard the crash;—last night's break-down?”
“Yes; that the Colonel's somewhat blown.”
“Blown up;—the minor Lord was bubbled.”
“Ten thousand?”—“Ay, twice that twice doubled.

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“The Captain's done.—My Lord's attorney
Has hired one Scarlet and one Gurney.”