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10s. the two. To the Bull-Head Taverne, whither was brought my
French gun; and one Truelocke, the famous gunsmith, that is a
mighty ingenious man, did take my gun in pieces, and made me
understand the secrets thereof: and upon the whole I do find it
a very good piece of work, and truly wrought; but for certain not
a thing to be used much with safety: and he do find that this
very gun was never yet shot off.
30th. To see the silly play of my Lady Newcastle's, [Margaret,
daughter of Thomas Lucas of Colchester, and sister to John Lord
Lucas, married William Marquis of Newcastle, created a Duke
1664.] called "The Humourous Lovers;" the most silly thing that
ever came upon a stage. I was sick to see it, but yet would not
but have seen it, that I might the better understand her.
31st. To church; and with my mourning, very handsome, and new
periwigg, make a great show. Walked to my Lord Treasurer's,
where the King, Duke of York, and the Caball, and much company
without; and a fine day. Anon come out from the Caball my Lord
Hollis and Mr.


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