Lost or Stolen, a Maiden’s Modesty.

[Currie]

From the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday, July 1, 1807.

LOST OR STOLEN.
Lost or stolen from the subscriber, in December last, a Maiden's Modesty. It was first missed in Mr. ——— 's Ball-room, where a number of ladies were rifled of that jewel by a certain personage, well known by the name of Fashion, long suspected of being an errant thief, and even a murderer; although he is a favourite with genteel company. With her modesty the subscriber also lost her shawl and handkerchief, and the bosom of her gown, which had been plundered of its sleeves the season before. Since the loss of this valuable article, the loser has suffered some decay of health, a considerable degree of scandal, a great decrease of male esteem, and probably some waste or want of prudence and virtue; all of which she can but attribute to that insidious and seductive villain, Fashion, who has oftentimes before imposed upon her the greatest hardships, and oppressed her with the greatest rigour. Though the caitiff stole the modesty of many others about the same time, and very strict search has been made ever since to recover the property, but little of it has been obtained; and we are threatened with the ruin or loss of everything valuable about us, if the ravages of the monster are not prevented. It is hoped, therefore, that every lover of good order will interest himself in the detection and arrest of this public disturber, before he corrupts both the manners and morals of the risen and rising generations. On my part, as an incitement of vigilance in apprehending the villain, I promise to whoever shall return the stolen and missing goods to me, the uncovered bosom, the loud laugh, the shameless countenance, and the impudent demeanour I have been obliged to exhibit ever since the loss of my proper apparel, with a few colds, aches, stitches, &c. I have taken in my new dress, as a reward for trouble; with the hearty and sincere thanks of their beguiled friend and humble servant,
CLARA CANDID.

Alan

[Alan SHARP]

From the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday, July 1, 1807.

LOST OR STOLEN.
Lost or stolen from the subscriber, in December last, a Maiden's Modesty. It was first missed in Mr. ——— 's Ball-room, where a number of ladies were rifled of that jewel by a certain personage, well known by the name of Fashion, long suspected of being an errant thief, and even a murderer; although he is a favourite with genteel company.

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