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From the diary of Samuel Pepys (1663-1703)

Up, with my mind disturbed and with my last night's doubts upon
me.  [Finding it almost night and my wife and the Dancing
Maister alone above, not dancing but walking.]  For which I
deserve to be beaten, if not really served as I am fearful of
being; especially since, God knows, that I do not find honesty
enough in my own mind but that upon a small temptation I could
be false to her, and therefore ought not to expet more justice
from her---but God pardon both my sin and my folly herein.

		-- Pepys' Diary, 16 May 1663

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