Trip 4979 of 5250 collection book46
He was very little encumbered with flesh and blood yet what body hebook18 had was well proportioned his limbs were elegantly turned and by his carriage he was well entitled to that compliment which we pay to any person when we say he has very much the air of a gentleman.which is in much greater jeopardy from the hands of the common executioner. Having taken possession of his chamber which he rented at five shillings a week and being ill at ease in his own thoughts he forthwith secured his door undressed and went to bed in which though it was none of the most elegant or inviting couches he enjoyed profound repose after the accumulated fatigues and mortifications of the day.... read all
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