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From the diary of Samuel Pepys (1663-1703)

Strange how these people do now [since his appointment as
Admiral's secretary] promise me anything; one a Rapier, the
other a vessel of wine or a gown, and offered me his silver
hatband to [do] him a courtesy.  I pray God keep me from being
proud or too much lifted up hereby.

		-- Pepys' Diary, 22 Mar. 1660

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