M&D - Chapter 16 - Royal Birth

[Johnny Marr]

"In recent days, trying to contain their impatience, crowds have begun to
gather outide the shed entrance, as if a royal birth were imminent".

The future George IV was born on 12 August 1762, close to Mason & Dixon's
journey to America.

TRP convcingly recreates the festive environment of celebratory social
occasions -

'Drinkers tumbled out of the alehouses and toasted the majestic food
product as it passed - "Let's have three cheers for the Great Octuple,
lads!" Could just as easily be discussing a new royal baby as a grand new
cheese.

And another of TRP's little ditties to finish off with.

"Of their Praise is Thine, Octuple!"
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