‘… a villainous and impudent combination…’ (1760)

It having been advertised in the Dublin Courier, that two waiters of good character were wanted by a vintner in this city; now, George Cartridge and John Connolly, two waiters at Mr. Hughes’s at the Rose in Dame Street, apprehending the said Mr. Hughes to be the author of the said advertisement, thereupon not only … Continue reading ‘… a villainous and impudent combination…’ (1760)

Robert Tressell. Ragged Trousered Philanthropists. Chapter 15: The Great Money Trick (1914)

As Owen, having filled his cup with tea, sat down in his usual place, Philpot rose solemnly to his feet, and looking round upon the company said: 'Genelmen, with your kind permission, as soon as the Professor 'as finished 'is dinner 'e will deliver 'is well known lecture, entitled: "Money the Principal Cause of being … Continue reading Robert Tressell. Ragged Trousered Philanthropists. Chapter 15: The Great Money Trick (1914)