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And here I do perceive the wisdom of Don Sanchez , who did not return with us from London , and does intend -LRB- he told me -RRB- to stay there till the wedding eve . _ December 20 . _ Moll , bit by a new maggot , tells me this morning she will have a great feast on Christmas day , and bids me order matters accordingly . She will have a whole ox roasted before the house by midday , and barrels of strong ale set up , that there may be meat and drink for all who choose to take it ; and at four she will have a supper of geese , turkeys , and plum puddings for all her tenants , their wives and sweethearts , with fiddles afterwards for dancing , etc. . Lord knows how we shall come out of this madness ; but I have got the innkeeper -LRB- a busy , capable man -RRB- to help me , and he does assure me all will go well enough , and I pray he be right . _ December 21 . _ Sick with fears that all must end ill .