 What mad freaks the Mayds of Honour at Court have : that Mrs. Jenings,1 one of the Duchess's maids, the other day dressed herself like an orange wench, and went up and down and cried oranges ; till, falling down, or by some accident, her fine shoes were...  The Life of Mrs. Godolphin - Page 259by John Evelyn - 1848 - 291 pagesFull view - About this book
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...Honour at court have: that Mrs. Jenings.J one of the Duchess's maids, the other day, dressed herself like an orange wench, and went up and down, and cried oranges ; till, falling down, or by some accident, her fine shoes were discerned, and she put to a great deal of shame ; that such as these... | |
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...Mrs. Jennings, one of the dutchosse'n maids, tbe other day dressed herself liko an orangewench, nnd went up and down and cried oranges ; till falling down, or by some accident, her line shoes were discerned, nnd she put to a great deal of shame." Hamilton's description... | |
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