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And then to
see in what pomp his table was laid for himself to go to dinner;
and here, among other pictures, saw the so much desired by me
picture of my Lady Castlemaine, which is a most blessed picture;
and one that I must have a copy of. From thence I took my wife
by coach to the Duke's house, there was the house full of
company: but whether it was in overexpecting or what, I know
not, but I was never less pleased with a play in my life. Though
there was good singing and dancing, yet no fancy in the play.
21st. By water with Mr. Smith, to Mr. Lechmore, the Councellor
at the Temple, [Nicholas Lechmere, knighted and made a Baron of
the Exchequer, 1689. Ob. 1701.] about Field's business; and he
tells me plainly that there being a verdict against me, there is
no help for it, but it must proceed to judgement. It is 30l.
damage to me for my joining with others in committing Field to
prison, as being not Justices of the Peace in the City, though in
Middlesex; which troubled me, and I hope the King will make it
good to us.
24th.


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