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A Gentleman that liv'd in the Country in the Christ-mass-Holy days, as many o∣thers do, did invite his Tenants to a Din∣ner or Supper; and one day being at Din∣ner, and seeing the Pigs long in coming (and
Coffee-house jests. Refined and enlarged. By the author of the Oxford jests. The fourth edition, with large additions. This may be re-printed, Feb. 25. 1685. R.P.
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- Coffee-house jests. Refined and enlarged. By the author of the Oxford jests. The fourth edition, with large additions. This may be re-printed, Feb. 25. 1685. R.P.
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- Hickes, William, fl. 1671.
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being a very passionate Man also) askt his Wife what was become of the two Pigs? She told him they would come presently, and pray'd him to be patient. With that he began to curse and swear that he did be∣lieve he should never see his two Spits a∣gain; his Wife askt him why he said so? Because, says he, I do believe the Pigs are run away with them, for I saw 'em with the Spits in their Mouths two hours ago.