'  We  saw  abundance  of  gay  fancies,  fit  for  Sea  Captain's  wives,
Sheriff's  feasts,  and  Taunton  dean  ladies.^  This,  Madam,  is
wonderfully  charming.  This,  Madam,  is  so  diverting  a  Silk.  This,
Madam — my  stars  !  how  cool  it  looks.  But  this.  Madam. — Ye
Gods  !  would  I  had  10,000  yards  of  it !  Then  gathers  up  a  sleeve,
and  places  it  to  your  shoulders.  It  suits  your  Ladyship's  face
wonderfully  well.  When  we  had  pleased  ourselves,  and  bid  him
ten  shillings  a  yard  for  what  he  asked  fifteen  ;  Fan  me,  ye  winds,
your  lady  ship  rallies  me  !  should  I  part  with  it  at  such  a  price,
the  weavers  would  rise  upon  the  very  Shop.  Was  you  at  the  Park
last  night.  Madam?  Your  ladyship  shall  abate  me  sixpence.
Have  you  read  the  Tatler  to  day  ?  &c.
'  These  fellows  are  positively  the  greatest  fops  in  the  kingdom  ;
they  have  their  toilets  and  their  fine  night  gowns  ;  their  chocolate-
in  the  morning,  and  their  green  tea  two  hours  after ;  Turkey  polts
for  their  dinner ;  and  their  perfumes,  washes,  and  clean  linen,
equip  them  for  the  Parade.'

We  get  a  glimpse  at  the  prices  of  silk  dresses  in  the  following
advertisement :  '  The  Silk  Gowns  formerly  sold  in  Exchange
Alley,  are  removed  to  the  sign  of  the  Hood  and  Scarf,  directly
over  against  Will's  Coffee  House  in  Cornhill,  where  any  Gentleman
or  Lady  may  be  furnished  with  any  Size  or  Price,  there  being  all
Sorts  of  Silks,  from  rich  Brocades  of  7  Guineas  Price  to  Thread
Sattin  Gowns  of  37.?.,'  etc.
