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diary of a firefighter gulfstream/407
diary of Lucas Miller, NYPD detective gulfstream/545
Diary of Avery Brott, navigator of an ultra-deepwater drill ship. gulfstream/676
Zac Unger, a firefighter who last year wrote a terrific Slate diary on his job, is this week writing about the birth and first days of his … gulfstream/951
Pepys’s diary, known as a “diary” for almost 200 years, is now being repositioned as a weblog... First webloggers declare newspapers’ days … gulfstream/996
Nate Thayer’s Baghdad diary. Bagdad is seems to be getting more volatile, and more defiant. (Thayer seems to specialise in “extreme” journalism—it … gulfstream/1087
Extracts from jwz’s diary leading up to the Netscape 0.9 release. Kurt Andersen on why Netscape matters: “Paradox No. 2: Christopher Columbus … gulfstream/1578
Quotes Collected
My cell door slammed open at 6:30 this morning as always. I walked to the chow hall with Eddie and Stan. My table was full, so I sat down at Stan's table. … quotes/194
When I first arrived at the penitentiary, because it was my first time in prison, I didn't know anybody and nobody knew me, so they all sat back and observed … quotes/192
Here was a good sermon and much company, but I sleepy and a little out of order for my hat falling down through a hole underneath the pulpit; which however, … pepys/281
He [Mr. Eveling] tells me the King of France hath his Maistresses, but laughs at the foolery of our King, that makes his bastards princes, and loses his … pepys/280
Up, and John, a hackney coachman whom of late I have much used, as being formerly Sir W. Penn's coachman, coming to me by my direction to see whether … pepys/279
Here we saw /Macbeth/, which though I have seen it often, yet it is one of the best plays for a stage, and a variety of dancing and music, that ever I … pepys/278
... coming homeward again, saw my door and hatch open, left so by Luce our cookmaid; which so vexed me, that I did give her a kick in the our entry and … pepys/276
The whole story of this Lady [the Duchesse of Newcastle] is a romance, and all she doth is romantic. Her footmen in velvet coats, and herself in an antique … pepys/275
So I away to the Temple to my new bookseller's, and there I did agree for Rycaut's late history of the Turkish Policy, which costs me 55s.; whereas it … pepys/274
Up; and going down, found Jervas the barber with a periwig which I had the other day cheapened at Westminster; but it being full of nits, as heretofore … pepys/273
.. and Dr. Crew did make a very pretty, neat, sober, honest sermon; and delivered it very readily, decently, and gravely, beyond his years---so as I was … pepys/272
But on my behalf, I have cause to be joyful this day, as being my usual feast-day for my being cut of the stone this day nine years; and through God's … pepys/270
To the King's playhouse, and by and by omes Mr. Lowder and his wife and mine and into a box forsooth, neither of them being dressed, which I was almost … pepys/269
So home to dinner, where my wife having dressed herself in a silly dress, of a blue petticoat uppermost and white satin waistcoat and white hood (though … pepys/268
... so I to Sir W. Batten to dinner, and had a good dinner of Ling and herring pie, very good meat---best of that kind that ever I had ... -- Pepys' … pepys/267
This day Mr. Caesar told me a pretty experiment of his, of Angling with a Minikin, a gut-string varnished over, which keeps it from swelling and is beyond … pepys/266
Here we fell into talk with Sir St. Fox; and among other things, of the Spanish manner of walking when three are together; and showed me how, which was … pepys/265
In the street in Mark land do observe (it being St. Davids' day) the picture of a man dressed like a Welchman, hanging by the neck upon one of the poles … pepys/262
... he [Mr. Hunt] told me some ridiculous pieces of thrift of Sir G. Downing's, who is their countryman---in inviting some poor people at Chirstmas last, … pepys/261
Having done here, Sir W. Batten and I home by coach; and though the sermon at our church was begun, yet he would light and go home and eat a slice of … pepys/259
I did this day, going by water, read the Answer to the /Apology for Papists/, which did like me mightily, it being a thing as well write as I think most … pepys/258
Nor do I dote on the Eunuchs; they sing endeed pretty high and have a mellow kind of sound, but yet I have been as well satisfied with several women's … pepys/257
Up and with my wife to church, where Mr. Mills made an unnecessary sermon upon Orginall Sin, neither understood by himself nor the people. -- Pepys' … pepys/256
This morning, before I went to the office there came to me Mr. Young and Whistler, Flaggmakers, and with mighty earnestness did present me with and press … pepys/255
Among other things, Harris sung his Irish song, the strangest in itself and the prettiest sung by him that ever I heard. -- Pepys' Diary, 24 Jan. 1667 pepys/254
I do also observe the counterfeit windows there was in the formm of Doores, with Looking glasses instead of windows, which makes the room seem both bigger … pepys/253
This day I observe still in many places the smoking remains of the late fire. -- Pepys' Diary, 16 Jan. 1667 pepys/251
And he [Sir W. Warren] should take notice of the two flagons he saw at my house at dinner at my late feast, and merrily (yet I know enviously) said I … pepys/250
... then alone to the King's House and there saw /The Custome of the Country/, the second time of its being acted, wherein Knipp does the Widow well; … pepys/248
To the Duke's house, and there saw /Mackbeth/ most excellently acted, and a most excellent play for variety. -- Pepys' Diary, 28 Dec. 1666 pepys/247
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 … pepys/245
And for these three or four days I perceive my overworking of my eyes by Candlelight doth hurt them, as it did last winter. That by day I am well and … pepys/244
At noon home, and Goodgroome dined with us---who teaches my wife to sing. After dinner I did give him my song, /Beauty Retire/, which he hath often desired … pepys/243
... Mr. Carteret and I to Gresham College, where they meet now weekly again. And here they had good discourse how this late experiment of the dog (which … pepys/242
Here I saw Mrs. Steward this afternoon, methought the beautifullest creature that ever I saw in my life, more then ever I thought her, as often as I have … pepys/241
I home, by Mr. Gauden in his coach; and so with great pleasure to spend the evening at home upon my Lyra Viall, and then to supper and to bed--with mighty … pepys/240
... and myself to the Popeshead, where all the Houblons were, and Dr. Croone; and by and by to an exceeding pretty supper--excellent discourse of all … pepys/239
... and my wife and brother and I to my Uncle Wights, where my aunt is grown so ugly, and their entertainment so bad, that I am in pain to be there, nor … pepys/238
... but took coach and called at Faythornes to buy some prints for my wife to draw by this winter; and here did see my Lady Castlemaynes picture, done … pepys/236
To my Lord Crews, and there dined and mightily made of, having not, to my shame, been there in eight months before. Here my Lord and Sir Tho. Crew, Mr. … pepys/235
... and so home, and there begun to read Potters discourse upon 666, which pleases me mightily; and then broke off, and to supper and to bed. -- Pepys' … pepys/234
... and then out, the first time I ever was abroad with Doll Lane, to the Dog tavern, and there drank with her--a bad face, but a good-bodied girl. -- … pepys/233
And endeed, I am mad in love with my Lord Chancellor, for he doth comprehend and speak as well, and with the greatest easiness and authority, that ever … pepys/232
Strange, with what freedom and quantity I pissed this night, which I know not what to impute to but my oysters--unless the coldness of the night should … pepys/230
Up betimes, and shaved myself after a week's growth; but Lord, how ugly I was yesterday and how fine today. -- Pepys' Diary, 17 Sep. 1666 pepys/229
Mighty busy about this account, and while my people were busy, myself wrote near 30 letters and orders with my own hand. At it till 11 at night; and … pepys/228
... to church again, and there preached Deane Harding; but methinks a bad poor sermon, though proper for the time---nor eloquent, in saying at this time … pepys/227
... to Sir R. Ford's, and there dined, in an earthen platter a fried breast of mutton, great many of us. But very merry; and endeed as good a meal, though … pepys/226
Sir W. Batten, not knowing how to remove his wind [wine], did dig a pit in the garden and laid it in there; and I took the opportunity of laying all the … pepys/225
I had opportunity of much talk with Sir W. Penn today ...; and he doth much undervalue the honour that is given to the conduct of the late business of … pepys/223
Late at the office; and then home and there find Mr. Batelier and his sister Mary ... he told me of ... making a bargain with another man at a taverne … pepys/222
Up and to Deptford by water, reading _Othello, Moore of Venice_, which I ever heretofore esteemed a mighty good play; but having so lately read _The Adventures … pepys/221
The sport [of taking of a wild Eliphant] being ended, a messenger comes from the King, which the Druggerman thought had been to have taken away his life. … pepys/220
So down the River, reading _The Adventures of five houres_, which the more I read the more I admire. -- Pepys' Diary, 15 Aug. 1666 pepys/219
And then about 9 a-clock, to Mrs. Mercers gate, where the fire and boys expected us and her son had provided abundance of Serpents and rockets; and there … pepys/218
... reading over the second part of _The Seige of Rhodes_ with great delight. -- Pepys' Diary, 5 Aug. 1666 pepys/217
But no great matters to brag on, God knows. -- Pepys' Diary, 29 Jul. 1666 pepys/216
And at noon to dinner at the Popes head ... Here, very pretty discourse of Dr. Charleton concernign Nature's fashioning every creature's teeth according … pepys/215
Up and to my chamber, doing several things there of moment. And then comes Simpson the Joyner, and he and I with great pains contriving presses to put … pepys/214
At noon walked in the garden with Comissioner Pett (newly come to town), who tells me how infinite the disorders are among the commanders and all officers … pepys/213
... had a good dinner, and find the Bishopp [of Limbricke in Ireland] the same good man as ever; and in a word, kind to us, and methinks one of the comeliest … pepys/212
To bed, after washing my legs and feet with warm water in my Kitchin. This evening I had Davila brought home to me, and I find it a most excellent history … pepys/211
He [Sir W. Pen] says three thigns must [be] remedied, or else we all be undone, by this fleet. 1. That we must fight in line, whereas we fight promiscuously, … pepys/210
But before I was in bed, while I was undressing myself, our new ugly maid Luce had like to have broke her neck in the dark, going down our upper stairs; … pepys/209
At my business till late at night; then with my wife into the garden, and there sang with Mercer---whom I feel myself beginning to love too much, by handling … pepys/207
Then to the office a little, and so to Lumberd street to borrow a little money upon a tally, but cannot. Thence to Exchequer, and there after much wrangling … pepys/206
So putting all together, we are, and are like to be, in a sad condition. We are endeavouring to raise money by borrowing it on the City; but I do not … pepys/205
... Creed and I walked into the park till 9 or 10 at night, it beeing fine moonshine---discoursing of the unhappiness of our fleet. What it would have … pepys/204
A letter is also come this afternoon from Harman in the _Henery_ ..., that being fallen into the body of the Duch fleet, he made his way through them, … pepys/203
Having set home my aunt and come home, I fell to examine my wife's kitchen book, and find 20s. mistake, which made me mighty angry, and great differences … pepys/202
... and so home, where my wife in mighty pain, and mightily vexed at my being abroad with these women [Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Knipp]---and when they were … pepys/201
And they being gone, I mighty weary to bed, after having my hair of my head cut shorter, even close to my skull, for coolness, it being mighty hot weather. -- … pepys/200
So back to the office, and there met with the Comissioners of the Ordnance, where Sir W. Pen, being almost drunk, vexed me, and the more because Mr. Chichly … pepys/199
Thence away to Mrs. Pierces, who was not at home, but gone to my house to visit me with Mrs. Knipp. I therefore took up the little girl Betty and my … pepys/198
... I walked thence into the park, with her [Mrs. Pierce's] little boy James with me, who is the wittiest boy, and the best company in the world. And … pepys/197
... to Harman's house, and took him to a tavern hard by and we to discourse of our business, and I offered 500l. And he declares most ingenuously that … pepys/194
It is a mighty fine witty boy, Mrs. pierce's little boy. The truth is, I do indulge myself a little the more pleasure, knowing that this is the proper … pepys/193
... and so away home, and there find Mrs. Knipp and we dined together, she the pleasantest company in the world. -- Pepys' Diary, 28 Feb. 1666 pepys/191
... to the King's house and to observe the neatness and contrivance of the house and gates; it is the most Romantique castle that is in the world. ... … pepys/190
Well, by and by the child is brought, and christened Katharine. And I this day on this occasion drank a galss of wine, which I have not professedly done … pepys/189
Met with Creed, and walked with him a turn or two in the park, but without much content, having now designs of getting money in my head, which allows … pepys/188
My Lord being gone, I took Mr. Hill to my Lord Chancellors new house that is building, and went with trouble up to the top of it and there is there the … pepys/187
It being fast-day, I stayed at home all day long to set things to rights in my chamber, by taking out all my books and putting my chamber in the same … pepys/185
Perticularly, he [Mr. Eveling] intertained me with discourse of an Infirmery which he hath projected for the sick and wounded seamen against the next … pepys/184
At night comes Sir W. Warren, and he and I into the garden and talked over all our business. He gives me good advice, not to imbark into trade ... so … pepys/183
... and my Lord and I, the wind being again very furious, so as we durst not go by water, walked to London quite round the Bridge, no boat being able … pepys/182
To the office, where upon Mr. Kinaston's coming to me about some business of Coll. Norwood's, I sent my boy home for some papers; where, he staying longer … pepys/180
... and so by water to Boremans by night---where the greatest disappointment that ever I saw in my life: much company---a good supper provided, and all … pepys/179
... I close to my papers to set all in order, and to perform my vow to finish my Journall and other things before I kiss any woman more, or drink any … pepys/178
The great evil of this year, and the only one endeed, is the fall of my Lord of Sandwich, whose mistake about the Prizes hath undone him, I believe, as … pepys/177
He gone, I to my Lord Brouncker and there spent the evening, by my desire, in seeing his Lordship open to pieces and make up again his Wach, thereby being … pepys/176
Here the best company for Musique I ever was in in my life, and wish I could live and die in it, both for music and the face of Mrs. Pierce and my wife … pepys/175
He [Mr. Eveling] also showed us several letters of the old Lord of Liecesters in Queen Elizabeth's time---under the very handwriting of Queen Elizabeth … pepys/174
In fine, a most excellent person he [Mr. Eveling] is, and must be allowed a little for a little conceitedness; but he may well be so, being a man so much … pepys/173
Lay very long in bed, discoursing with Mr. Hill of most things of a man's life, and how little merit doth prevail in the world, but only favour---and … pepys/172
And they tell me that in Westminster there is never a physician and but one apothecary left, all being dead ... -- Pepys' Diary, 16 Oct. 1665 pepys/171
And after supper to talk and to sing, his man Dutton's wife singing very prettily (a mighty fat woman), and I wrote out one song from her and pricked … pepys/170
... where my wife and Mercer and Mrs. Barbara danced, and mighty merry we were, but especially at Mercer's dancing a Jigg, which she does the best I ever … pepys/169
Thence back the back way to my office, where very late, very busy---but most of all when at nights comes two waggons from Rochester with more goods from … pepys/168
We spent most of the morning talking, and reading of _The Seige of Rhodes_, which is certainly (the more I read it the more I think so) the best poem … pepys/167
Thence, mighty merry and much pleased with the dinner and company, and they with me, I parted; and there was set upon by the poor wretches, whom I did … pepys/166
I to dinner with Mr. Waight to his father-in-law's in Greenwich---one of the most silly, harmless, prating old men that ever I heard in my life. -- … pepys/165
Up, and walked to Greenwich, taking pleasure to walk with my minute wach in my hand, by which I am now come to see the distances of my way from Woolwich … pepys/164
Among other humours, Mr. Eveling's repeating of some verses made up of nothing but the various acceptations of May and Can, and doing it so aptly, upon … pepys/163
After dinner comes Coll. Blunt in his new Charriott made with Springs, as that was of Wicker wherein a while since we rode at his house. And he hath … pepys/162
And it is a wonder what will be the fashion after the plague is done as to periwigs, for nobody will dare to buy any haire for fear of the infection---that … pepys/161
But I think Cocke is the greatest Epicure that is; eats and drinks with the greatest pleasure and Liberty that ever man did. -- Pepys' Diary, 17 Aug. … pepys/160
... called at Capt. Cookes and to his chamber, he being in bed---where something put my last night's dream into my head, which I think is the best that … pepys/159
... and after them, the Duke and Duchesse---whose hands I did kiss. And it was the first time I did ever or did see anybody else kiss her hand; and it … pepys/157
The King having dined, he came down, and I went in the barge with him, I sitting at the door hearing him and the Duke talk and seeing and observing their … pepys/156
And having trimmed myself, down to Mr. Carteret; and he being ready, we down and walked in the gallery an hour or two, it being a most noble and pretty … pepys/154
But Lord, what silly discourse we [Mr. Carteret and I] had by the way as to matter of love-matters, he being the most awkerd man I ever I met withall … pepys/153
It stroke me very deep this afternoon, going with a Hacknycoach from my Lord Treasurer's down Holborne---the coachman I found to drive easily and easily; … pepys/152
Thence, it being the hottest day that ever I felt in my life, and it is confessed so by all other people the hottest they ever knew in England in the … pepys/151
And after dinner I put on my new silk Camelott Sute, the best that ever I wore in my life, the suit costing me above 24l. That done, we walked to Cornehill, … pepys/150
To the Change after office, and received my Wach from the watchmaker; and a very fine [one] it is---given me by Briggs the Scrivener. But Lord, to see … pepys/149
After dinner to Mr. Evelings; he being abroad, we walked in his garden, and a lovely noble ground he hath endeed. And among other rarities, a hive of … pepys/148
At noon to the Change, and then went up to the Change to buy a pair of cotton stocking, which I did at the husband's shop of the most pretty woman there, … pepys/146
Up---and this day being the day that, by a promise a great while ago made to my wife, I was to give her 20l to lay out in clothes against Easter, she … pepys/145
... at night late home and to clean myself with warm water; my wife will have me, because she doth herself; and so to bed. -- Pepys' Diary, 25 Feb. … pepys/144
Up, and to the office (having a mighty pain in my forefinger of my left hand, from a strain that it received last night in struggling avec la femme que … pepys/143
This day Sir W. Batten, who hath been sick four or five days, is now very bad, so as that people begin to fear his death---and I at a loss whether it … pepys/142
... at night to my office, there to do some business. And being late at it, comes Mercer to me to tell me that my wife was in bed and desired me to come … pepys/141
Thence home and visted Sir J. Mennes, who continues ill but is something better. There he told me what a mad freaking fellow Sir Ellis Layton hath been … pepys/140
Before I went to bed, I sat up till 2 a-clock in my chamber, reading of Mr. Hookes Microscopical Observations, the most ingenious book that ever I read … pepys/139
... I to church, where a most insipid young coxcomb preached. -- Pepys' Diary, 15 Jan. 1665 pepys/138
With my wife to the King's house, there to see _Vulpone_, a most excellent play---the best I think I ever saw, and well acted. -- Pepys' Diary, 14 … pepys/137
I waked in the morning about 6 a-clock, and my wife not come to bed. I lacked a pot but there was none, and bitter cold, so was forced to rise and piss … pepys/136
At noon to the Change to the Coffee-house, and there heard Sir Rd. Ford tell the whole story of our defeat at Guinny---wherein our men are guilty of the … pepys/135
Going to bed betimes last night, we waked betimes. And from our people's being forced to take the key to go out to light a candle, I was very angry and … pepys/134
Here was a gentleman attending here that told us he saw the other day, and did bring the draft of it to Sir Fr. Prigeon, of a monster born of an hostlers … pepys/133
... and so with my wife to the Duke's house to a play, _Macbeth_; a pretty good play, but admirably acted. -- Pepys' Diary, 5 Nov. 1664 pepys/132
Thence, it being time enough, to our own church; and there stood privately at the great doore to gaze upon a pretty lady and from church dogged her home, … pepys/130
Thence after dinner to a play, to see _The Generall_; which is so dull and so ill acted, that I think it is the worst I ever saw or heard in all my days. Tomorrow, … pepys/129
Fresh newes came of our beating the Dutch at Guiny quie out of all their castles almost, which will make them quite made here at home, sure. Coming home … pepys/127
[According to Mr. Pargiter:] ... though Mosco is a very great city, yet it is, from the distance between house and house, and few people compared with … pepys/126
My boy, a brave boy, sings finely and is the most pleasant boy at present, while his ignorant boy's tricks last, that ever I saw. -- Pepys' Diary, … pepys/125
So home, having called upon Doll, our pretty Change woman, for a pair of gloves trimmed with yellow ribbon (to [the] petticoat she bought yesterday), … pepys/124
So home and find my boy a very schooleboy that talks inocently and impertinently; but at present it is a sport to us, and in a little time he will leave … pepys/123
Waked about 2 a-clock this morning with the noise of Thunder, which lasted for an hour; with such continued Lightenings, not flashes but flames, that … pepys/122
At noon to Anth. Joyces to our gossips dinner; I had sent a dozen and ahlf bottles of wine thither and paid my double share besides, which is 18s. Very … pepys/119
Thence I and Will to see the Wells, half a mile off; and there I drunk three glasses and went and walked, and came back and drunk two more. The woman … pepys/118
... and I back to my wife in the barge and so to the Tower wharf and home---being very pleased today with the company, especially Mrs. Pierce, who continues … pepys/117
Walked back from Woolwich to Greenwich all alone, save a man that had a cudgell in his hand; and though he told me he laboured in the King's yards and … pepys/116
In the afternoon the greatest shower of rain of a sudden and the greatest and most continued Thunder that ever I heard I think in my life. -- Pepys' … pepys/115
In the Duke's chamber there is a bird, given him by Mr. Pierce the surgeon, comes from the East Indys---black the greatest part, with the finest coller … pepys/114
... and I to walk with Creed and Vernaty in the physique garden in St. James park, where I first saw Orange trees---and other fine trees. -- Pepys' … pepys/113
... to Mr. Pagets and there heard some musique, not very good---but only one Dr. Walgrave, an Englishman bred at Rome, who plays the best upon the lute … pepys/112
Among other things they [the old men of Trinity house] observed that there are but two seamen in the Parliament house, _viz._, Sir W. Batten and Sir W. … pepys/110
... and so home to dinner with my wife to a good hog's harslet, a peice of meat I love but have not eat of I think this seven year. -- Pepys' Diary, … pepys/109
I stayed a great while talking with a man in the garden that was sawing a piece of marble---and did give him 6d. to drink. He told me much of the nature … pepys/108
Up and to the office; and at noon to the Coffee-house, where I sat with Sir G. Asckue and Sir Wm. Petty, who in discourse is methinks one of the most … pepys/107
This morning I begun a practice which I find, by the ease I do it with, that I shall continue, it saving me money and time---that is, to Trimme myself … pepys/105
... and there saw the King play at Tennis and others. But to see how the King's play was extolled without any cause at all, was a loathsome sight, though … pepys/104
I do find that I am not able to conquer myself as to going to plays till I do come to some new vow concerning it and that I am now come: that is to say, … pepys/103
But my wife and I rise from table pretending business, and went to the Dukes house, the first play I have been at these six months, according to my last … pepys/102
So my wife rise anon, and she and I all the afternoon at Arithmetique; and she is come to do Addicion, Substraccion and Multiplicacion very well---and … pepys/100
This morning was brought home my new velvet cloak; that is, lined with velvet, a good cloth the outside---the first that ever I had in my life, and I … pepys/99
Slept pretty well, and my wife waked to ring the bell to call up our maids to the washing about 4 a-clock and I was, and she, angry that out bell did … pepys/97
... before my delight was in multitude of books and spending money in that and buying alway of other things, now that I am become a better husband and … pepys/96
So home; and my brother John and I up, and I to my Musique and then to discourse with him; and I find him not so thorough a philosopher, at least in Aristotle, … pepys/95
... and there came to us an idle boy to show us some tubmling tricks, which he did very well and the greatest bending of his body that ever I observed … pepys/94
And then down into the cellar, and up and down with Mr. Turner to see where his vault for turds may be made bigger, or another made him; which I think … pepys/92
This day in the Dukes chamber, there being a Roman story in the hangings and upon the standards written these four letters, S P Q R, Sir G. Carteret came … pepys/91
Sometimes they talked of handsome women; and Sir J. Mennes saying that there was no beauty like what he see in the country-markets, and especially at … pepys/89
Lay in bed till 7 a-clock, yet rise with an opinion that it was not 5; and so continued, though I heard the clock strike, till noon and could not believe … pepys/88
Thence to Pauls churchyard, where I find several books ready bound for me; among others, the new _Concordance_ of the Bible, which pleases me much and … pepys/87
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 … pepys/85
... a little angry with my wife for minding nothing now but the dancing-maister, having him come twice a day, which is a folly. -- Pepys' Diary, 12 … pepys/84
... and thence to the new playhouse, the second day of its being opened. The play was _The Humorous Lieutenant_---a play that hath little good in it. … pepys/83
So toward Hide parke, whither all the world I think I are going; and in my going (almost thither) met W. How coming, galloping upon a little crop black … pepys/82
... there preached little Dr. Duport of Cambrige upon Josiahs words, "But I and my house, we will serve the Lord." But though a great scholar, he made … pepys/81
And the play [_The Adventures of five houres_], in one word, is the best, for the variety and the most excellent continuance of the plot to the very end, … pepys/80
After dinner to the Dukes house and there saw _Twelfth night_ acted well, though it be but a silly play and not relating at all to the name or day. ... … pepys/79
The son of one of the Embassadors was in the richest suit, for pearl and tissue, that ever I did see, or shall, I believe. -- Pepys' Diary, 29 Dec. … pepys/78
I am also somewhat uncertain what to think of my going about to take a woman-servant into my house in the Quality of a Woman for my wife. My wife promises … pepys/76
So home and to bed, with quiet mind, blessed be God, but afeared of my candle's going out, which makes me write thus slubberingly. -- Pepys' Diary, … pepys/75
... and then to the King's Theatre, where we saw _Midsummers nights dreame_, which I have never seen before, nor shall ever again, for it is the most … pepys/74
... and so till 9 at night---my great trouble being that I was forced to begin an ill practice of bringing down the wages of servants, for which people … pepys/73
God forgive me, I was sorry to hear that Sir W. Pens maid Betty was gone away yesterday, for I was in hopes to have had a bout with her before she had … pepys/71
But, good God, what a deal of company was there from both yards to help to do it, when half the company would have done it as well; but I see it is impossible … pepys/70
Up by 4 a-clock, and hard at my multiplication table, which I am now almost maister of. -- Pepys' Diary, 11 Jul. 1662 pepys/69
Mr. Holliard hath been with my wife today and cured her of her pain in her eare, by taking out a most prodigious quantity of hard wax that had hardened … pepys/68
Having from my wife and the maids complaints made of the boy, I called him up and with my whip did whip him till I was not able to stir, and yet I could … pepys/67
This day I had the first dish of pease I have had this year. To trimming myself, which I have this week done every morning, with a pumice stone, which … pepys/65
... and in the privy Garden saw the finest smocks and linen petticoats of my lady Castlemaynes, laced with rich lace at the bottomes, that ever I saw … pepys/64
But though I am much against too much spending, yet I do think it best to enjoy some degree of pleasure, now that we have health, money and opportunities, … pepys/63
So my wife and I took leave of my Lady and home by a hackny-coach, the easiest that ever I met with. -- Pepys' Diary, 12 May 1662 pepys/62
To dinner to my Lady Sandwich; and Sir Tho. Crewes children coming thither, I took them and all my Lady's to the Tower and showed them the lions and all … pepys/61
Among other things, he and the other Captains that were with us tell me that Negros drownded look white and lose their blacknesse---which I never heard … pepys/60
My wife and I by coach, first to see my little picture that is a-drawing, and thence to the Opera and there saw _Romeo and Julett_, the first time it … pepys/59
The boy failing to call us up as I commanded, I was angry and resolved to whip him for that and many other faults today. I bid Will get me a rod, and … pepys/58
And here I drank wine upon necessity, being ill for want of it. Going and coming, we played at Gleeke, and I won 9s.-6d. clear, the most that ever I … pepys/57
... to end all, Mrs. Shippman did fill the pie full of white wine (it holding at least a pint and a half) and did drink it off for a health to Sir Wm. … pepys/56
... at noon by Coach by invitacion to my Uncle Fenners, where I find his new wife, a pitiful, old, ugly, illbread woman in a hatt, a midwife. Here were … pepys/55
Waking this morning out of my sleep on a sudden, I did with my elbow hit my wife a great blow over her face and nose, which waked her with pain---at which … pepys/54
This night my boy Wainman, as I was in my chamber, [I] overheard him let off some Gunpowder; and hearing my wife chide him below for it, and a noise made, … pepys/53
This day dined by appointment with me Dr. Tho. Pepys and my Cosen Snow and my brother Tom, upon a Fin of Ling and some Sounds, neither of which did I … pepys/52
The want of money puts all things, and above all things the Navy, out of order; and yet I do not see that the King takes care to bring in any money, but … pepys/51
The next morning, up early and begun our march. The way about Puckridge very bad; and my wife in the very last dirty place of all got a fall but no hurt, … pepys/49
To Dr. Williams, who did carry me into his garden, where he hath abundance of grapes. And did show me how a dog that he hath doth kill all the Cattes … pepys/48
But I drank so much wine that I was not fit for business; and therefore, at noon I went and walked in Westminster hall a while; and thence to Salsbury … pepys/47
At home and the office all the morning; and at noon comes Luellin to me and he and I to the taverne, and after that to Bartlemew faire; and there, upon … pepys/46
To Westminster; where at Mr. Mountagu's chamber I heard a Frenchman play upon the Gittar most extreme well; though, at the best, methinks it is but a … pepys/45
Up by 3 a-clock this morning and rode to Cambrige, and was there by 7 a-clock. Where after I was trimmed, I went to Christ College and find my brother … pepys/44
All our talk about their going to sea this voyage, which Capt. Ferrers is in some doubt whether he shall go or no. But swears that he would go if he … pepys/43
And strange it is, to think that these two days have held up fair till now that all is done and the King gone out of the hall; and then it fell a-raining … pepys/42
By and by we came to two little girls keeping cowes; and I saw one of them very pretty, so I had a minde to make her aske my blessing. And telling that … pepys/41
At night, to Hempson's: here we had, for my sake, two fiddles, the one a bass viall; on which he that played, played well some Lyra lessons, but both … pepys/40
... among other things, met with Mr. Townsend, who told of his mistake the other day to put both his legs through one of his Knees of his breeches and … pepys/39
Mr. Mills made an excellent sermon in the morning against Drunkennesse that ever I heard in my life. -- Pepys' Diary, 24 Feb. 1661 pepys/38
A most tedious, unseasonable, and impertinent sermon by an Irish Doctor. His text was "Scatter them, O Lord, that delight in warr." Sir Wm. Batten and … pepys/37
And after dinner the Comptroller begun some sports; among others, the Nameing of people round, and afterward demanding Questions of them that they are … pepys/36
So to Whitehall, where I stayed to hear the trumpets and kettle-drums---and then the other drums; which is much cried up, though I think it dull, vulgar … pepys/35
And by the way, in discourse tells me that the best way of beginning a sentence [in Latin], if a man should be out and forget his last sentence (which … pepys/33
It is strange what weather we have had all this winter; no cold at all, but the ways are dusty and the flyes fly up and down, and the rosebushes are full … pepys/32
To my office, and there all the morning; and so home to dinner---where I found Pall (my sister) was come; but I do not let her sit down at table with … pepys/31
And after that, I to the Theatre, where was acted _Beggars bush_---it being very well done; and here the first time that ever I saw Women come upon the … pepys/30
... his dinner is a sorry, poor dinner for a man of his estate---there being nothing but ordinary meat in it. -- Pepys' Diary, 1 Jan. 1661 pepys/29
And the Winde, I observed, was ris exceedingly this night before I went to bed. -- Pepys' Diary, 8 Dec. 1660 pepys/27
This morning, observing some things to be laid up not as they should be by the girl, I took a broom and basted her till she cried extremely, which made … pepys/26
My Lord did this day show me the Kings picture which was done in Flanders ... it is the most pleasant and the most like him that ever I saw picture in … pepys/24
... he and I went to church into our new Gallery. ... There being no women this day, we sat in the foremost pew and behind us our servants; but I hope … pepys/23
This night I was troubled all night with a dream that my wife was dead, which made me that I slept ill all night. -- Pepys' Diary, 6 Nov. 1660 pepys/22
My wife hath been so ill of late of her old pain that I have not known her this fortnight almost, which is a pain to me. -- Pepys' Diary, 31 Oct. 1660 pepys/21
I took occasion to be angry with my wife before I ris about her putting up of half-a-crowne of mine in the pepper box, which she hath forgot where she … pepys/20
This morning one came to me to advise with me where to make me a window into my cellar in lieu of one that Sir W. Batten had stopped up; and going down … pepys/19
I went out to Charing cross to see Maj.-Gen. Harrison hanged, drawn, and quartered---which was done there---he looking as cheerfully as any man could … pepys/17
Discoursing concerning what if the Duke should marry her, my Lord told me that among his father's many old sayings that he had writ in a book or his, … pepys/16
And afterwards did send for a Cupp of Tee (a China drink of which I never had drunk before) ... -- Pepys' Diary, 25 Sep. 1660 pepys/15
Mr. Moore and I and several others being invited today by Mr. Goodman, a friend of his, we dined at the Bull head upon the best venison pasty that ever … pepys/14
This morning my Lord ... carried me by coach to Mr. Crews, in the way talking how good he did hope my place would be to me and, in general, speaking that … pepys/12
The Bishop of Chichester preached before the King and made a great flattering sermon, which I did not like that clergy should meddle with matters of state. -- … pepys/10
When I came home I found a Quantity of Chocolatte left for me, but I know not from whom. -- Pepys' Diary, 19 Jun. 1660 pepys/9
About 3 in the morning the people begun to wash the deck and the water came pouring into my mouth, which wakened me ... -- Pepys' Diary, 7 Jun. 1660 pepys/8
This night I had a strange dream of bepissing myself, which I really did; and having kicked the clothes off, I got cold and found myself all muck-wet … pepys/7
I went [ashore] ... with a dog that the King loved (which shit in the boat, which made us laugh and me think that a King and all that belongs to him are … pepys/6
I took out my Flagelette and piped, but in piping I dropped my rapier stick; but when I came to The Hague, I sent my boy back again for it and he found … pepys/5
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, … pepys/4
All night troubled in my thoughts how to order my business upon this great change with me, that I could not sleep; and being overheated with drink, I … pepys/3
I, by having but 3d. in my pocket, made shift to spend no more; whereas if I had had more I had spent more, as the rest did. So that I see it is an advantage … pepys/2
