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From the diary of Samuel Pepys (1663-1703)

Nay, Evens, the famous man upon the Harp, having not his equal in the
world, did the other day die for mere want, and was fain to be buried
at the almes of the parish---and carried to his grave in the dark of
night, and without one Linke, but that Mr. Hingston met it by chance
and did give 12d. to buy two or three links.

He [Sir R. Ford] did tell me, and so did Sir W. Batten, how Sir Allen
Brodericke and Sir Allen Apsly did come drunk the other day into the
House, and did both speak for half and hour together, and could not be
either laughed or pulled or bid to sit down and hold their peace---to
the great contempt of the King's servants and cause---which I am
aggrieved at with all my heart.
		-- Pepys' Diary, 19 Dec. 1666

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