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button NOTES from DR SYNTAX'S TOUR, 1812
Plate 15 opposite p.102:-

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DOCTOR SYNTAX MADE FREE OF THE CELLAR.

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"But 'tis the custom of this place,
"From country yeomen to his Grace,
"Whene'er a stranger-guest we see,
"To make him of the cellar free.
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The Butler cried, "You'll understand
"It is our noble Lord's command
"To give this rev'rend Doctor here
"A sample of the strongest beer;-
"So tap her Grace of Devonshire."
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