Disappointed Dandies - Or a vain Attempt to get a peep at the fair Circassian, published 1819. Creator: Unknown. # 2942361

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Disappointed Dandies - Or a vain Attempt to get a peep at the fair Circassian, published 1819. On the left, two noted dandies, Lord Yarmouth and Lord Petersham. 'I say Blackey I'll change places with you, Poss; I say my Buck is she fond of Dandies! eh; Den Massa you be Cut for the Simples; No Massa, She never eat den tings, Vat are dey like us.; [the Prince Regent]: Oh by St George I burn to have a bite at the nonpareil, I'll ne'er go to Richmond or in to Hertfordshire again until I have seen Her, here my Beauty keeper's here's a Regent for you now let me have a peep and you shall be keepers of my Harem I shall be able to marry her soon; [Marquis of Worcester]: Let me take Her to Worcester I'll bet all my Estate (left) to a Regent I win her'.

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