I went out to Charing Cross to see Major General Harrison hanged, drawn, and quartered; which was done there, he looking as cheerful as any man could in that condition. – Samuel Pepys
Thanks be to God. Since my leaving the drinking of wine, I do find myself much better, and do mind my business better, and do spend less money, and less time lost in idle company. – Samuel Pepys
Saw a wedding in the church. It was strange to see what delight we married people have to see these poor fools decoyed into our condition. – Samuel Pepys
Strange, to see what delight we married people have to see these poor fools decoyed into our condition, every man and wife gazing and smiling at them. – Samuel Pepys