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part was Madeira wine.
I was lamenting my loss when Modhu, the chokydar of that place, came up and asked me if I should know my property again in case it were pointed out to me. I told him I should.
Qu. How did you think you shod know it again.
Ans. I had myself bottled the porter, the Madeira & the Arrack. The porter I had dammered myself; and I thot I should remember the bottles.
Qu. What further did Modhu say?
Ans. He took me to Mr. Motte who granted me 4 or 5 badges chokedars to go with me & seize