"It is Deb, Tom, Jane, Betty etc. It is never Elizabeth - curious. Anyone know why?"
"And he never uses his wife's name!"
It’s never Elizabeth because she has a title worth of unquestioning, knee-jerk respect: my wife. This also establishes that she is his property. Her name would acknowledge Elizabeth’s selfhood.
That same unquestioning respect also goes to His Majesty, His Highness, and My Lord, etc.
You think Sidney delayed his departure for another day just so he could have lunch with Pepys et al? I feel like we are missing a big piece of information here.
When I read that Sidney was the favorite, I always took that to mean he was Sandwich’s favorite son. But maybe it means Sidney was Pepys’ favorite?
Ruben made a brave start on the project of posting pictures of people and places associated with the Diary, but quickly found he was duplicating other, freely-available services. But if you do have a special, Pepys-related not an Instagram picture, this would be a good way to share it.
Well, Matt, a good place to begin is by reading our Wikipedia entry. Anna Maria must have been quite a gal, and I find no adequate books or references to send you to. However, she wasn’t done by being exiled to France in 1672, as she somehow finagled her way back into England, married a nice country gent. named Brydges, and they seemly disappearing from the scene.
Long before the 1687 Glorious Revolution, however, Anna Marie Brudenell Talbot, AKA “Mrs. Bridges,” Dowager Countess of Shrewsbury became a spy and pensioner for Louis XIV, and with the fall of the Stuarts she became, of course, a rabid Jacobite.
If you read up on her son, Secretary of State Charles Talbot, 12th Earl of and 1st Duke of Shrewsbury, you’ll find that she had her claws into his political career, and caused him to basically commit treason under William III. This is a book waiting to be written.
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys. The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys. The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys. The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys. The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys. The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys. The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys. The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys. The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys. The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
“Ouch. I wonder where Elizabeth asked Mr. Sheres to sit?”
Who sat where in the coach was fixed by established rules of etiquette. Cosmo’s journal of May 31 mentions them.
Elizabeth dissed Pepys by relegating him to a guest seat. That hurt his feelings.
Cosmo records: “… whither his majesty was pleased to take his highness in his carriage, seating him in the second place of honor, the Duke of Buckingham, the king's principal Master of the Horse and confidential servant, being in the third, and my Lord Mandeville, Gentleman of the Guard, in the fourth.”
And later: “… therefore, his majesty reentered the same carriage which had just before conveyed him and his highness from Hyde Park to Whitehall, placing beside him in the second place the Duke of York, in the third the Prince, and in the fourth the Duke of Buckingham, and thus proceeded publicly, with trumpets sounding and lighted torches, accompanied by his horse guards, and attended by the usual retinue of his courtiers and gentlemen, towards his, highness' house, …”
We sort of have established rules of etiquette in cars today: father drives; mother sits in the suicide seat, but generally gives up the front passenger seat to adult guests. Children sit in the back. That’s loosely speaking.
William Douglas, 9th Earl of Morton was the eldest son of Anne Villiers Douglas, Lady Dalkeith (as she is known to history, as the early governess to baby Princess Henrietta Anne, AKA Madame, AKA Minette). She became the Countess of Morton when Sir William Douglas, 7th Earl of Morton, died on 7 August, 1648.)
The Earls of Morton were the Sheriff of Orkney and Shetland.
Countess Anne Villiers Douglas’ husband, Robert Douglas, 8th Earl of Morton’s presence in Kirkwall (the main town in the Orklands) was essential in September 1649, because James Graham, Marquis of Montrose, landed 200 Danish mercenaries there as an advance guard to occupy Kirkwall, while he tried to raise further support in Germany.
Sadly, Robert Douglas died in Kirkwall on November 12, 1649 and the 9th Earl took over as Sheriff.
His mother, Anne Villiers Douglas, now Dowager Countess of Morton, was by then living in Paris.
On 23 March, 1650, Montrose landed at Kirkwall with around 250 German mercenaries and a small supply of weapons.
By the time Montrose landed on the Scottish mainland, Charles II had re-opened negotiations with the Covenanters. Charles wrote to Montrose ordering him to disarm, but the orders never reached him.
The Covenanters moved swiftly. Montrose was defeated at the battle of Carbisdale in April, 1650. A few days later, Charles disavowed Montrose under the terms of the Treaty of Breda. Montrose was hanged at the Mercat Cross on 21 May 1650, protesting he was a true Covenanter as well as a loyal subject.
On occasions, diplomacy and the greater good call for heartbreaking decisions like this.
NOTE: Isabel Douglas (d. 1650), married James Graham, 2nd Marquis of Montrose and had children. Therefore, Montrose was the brother-in-law of the 8th Earl and uncle to the 9th Earl of Morton. (It’s all in the family once again.)
We also know that Lady Grizel Middleton married William Douglas, 9th Earl of Morton on 12 June, 1662 and their only son, Charles, died in infancy in 1663. Grizel died at some point, as William remarried to a Marjory Foulis.
From this Pepys note, it sounds as if Grizel may still be alive in 1669. William died without leaving an heir in 1681
The Earldom passed to his uncle, James Douglas, 10th Earl of Morton, who was a younger brother to the 8th Earl (which is where we started).
William Jr. learned the valuable skills of forming ideas into theory, discussing theory through reasoned debate, and testing the theories in the real world.
At this time Jr. also faced his first moral dilemma: After Dean John Owen was censured again after being fired, students were threatened with punishment for associating with him. Younger Penn stood by the dean, thereby earning a fine and reprimand from the university.[20] 20 Hans Fantel, William Penn: Apostle of Dissent, p. 37
In despair Adm. Penn temporarily took William Jr. away from Oxford, hoping to distract him from the heretical influences of the university.[21] 21 Hans Fantel, William Penn: Apostle of Dissent, p. 38
The attempt had no effect, and father and son struggled to understand each other. Back at Oxford, the administration imposed stricter religious requirements including daily chapel attendance and required dress. William Penn Jr. rebelled against enforced worship and was expelled.
His father, in a rage, attacked William Jr. with a cane and forced him from their home.[22] 22 Hans Fantel, William Penn: Apostle of Dissent, p. 43 [WHERE WERE YOU, PEPYS?]
Lady Penn made peace in the family, which allowed William Jr. to return home but she quickly concluded that both her social standing and her husband's career were being threatened by their son's behavior.
At age 18 [Oct. 1662], William Penn Jr. was sent to Paris to get him out of view, improve his manners, and expose him to another culture.[23] 23 Hans Fantel, William Penn: Apostle of Dissent, p. 45
“Wonder if Will Jr. was there, dropping the occasional Quaker plug while dealing.”
William Penn Jr. probably was home for Christmas, but he was no Quaker in 1661:
In 1660, William Penn Jr. arrived at Oxford University and enrolled as a gentleman scholar with an assigned servant. The student body was a volatile mix of swash-buckling Cavaliers (aristocratic Anglicans), sober Puritans, and nonconforming Quakers.
The new government's discouragement of religious dissent gave the Cavaliers the license to harass the minority groups. Because of Adm. Penn's high position and social status, William Jr. was firmly a Cavalier, but his sympathies lay with the persecuted Quakers. To avoid conflict, he withdrew from the fray and became a reclusive scholar.[17] 17 a b Hans Fantel, William Penn: Apostle of Dissent, William Morrow & Co., New York, 1974, ISBN 0-688-00310-9, p. 29
At this time, William Penn Jr. was developing his individuality and philosophy of life. He found that he was not in sympathy with either his father's martial view of the world or his mother's society-oriented sensibilities, "I had no relations that inclined to so solitary and spiritual way; I was a child alone. A child given to musing, occasionally feeling the divine presence."[18] 18 Bonamy Dobrée, William Penn: Quaker and Pioneer, Houghton Mifflin Co., 1932, New York, p. 9
William Jr. returned home for the splendor of Charles II's coronation and was a guest of honor alongside his father, who received a highly unusual royal salute for his services to the Crown.[17] 17 a b Hans Fantel, William Penn: Apostle of Dissent, p. 29
Although undetermined at the time, Adm. Penn had great hopes for his son's career under the favor of Charles II.
Back at Oxford, William Jr. considered a medical career and took some dissecting classes. Rational thought began to spread into science, politics and economics, which he did not like.
When theologian John Owen was fired from his deanery in March 1660, William Jr. and other open-minded students rallied to his side and attended seminars at the dean's house, where intellectual discussions covered the gamut of new thought.[19] 19 Hans Fantel, William Penn: Apostle of Dissent, p. 35
"I think we may be jumping the gun here. I would think that "to lie in Hampton Court" would be to take up the promise, made to her some time ago by Old Rowley, to make her First Lady of the Bedchamber"
According to Racing Questions:
Strictly speaking, ‘Old Rowley’ was the nickname of a favorite hack, or hunter, belonging to Charles II. Horse racing in Britain was revived following the Restoration in 1660 and Charles II became passionate about the sport, especially in Newmarket, which he visited frequently and even rode in races from time to time. ...
Old Rowley, the stallion, had a reputation for being libidinous and was known to have sired many fine colts. Consequently, ‘Old Rowley’ became a popular, if not altogether flattering, sobriquet for Charles II himself, as he was a notorious philanderer with multiple mistresses and 14 acknowledged illegitimate children. ..."
HOWEVER, Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty (1611–60), a pal of Charles I, in 1653 translated from the French ‘The Works of Master Francois Rabelais doctor in physick … now faithfully translated into English’. In this "masterpiece" he uses Old Rowley as a euphemism for the penis from hell. Charles must have liked that for some reason!
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About Tuesday 4 May 1669
San Diego Sarah • Link
“it is forty to one but I had been abroad”
-– such odds as I have never seen before.
About Tuesday 4 May 1669
San Diego Sarah • Link
"It is Deb, Tom, Jane, Betty etc. It is never Elizabeth - curious. Anyone know why?"
"And he never uses his wife's name!"
It’s never Elizabeth because she has a title worth of unquestioning, knee-jerk respect: my wife.
This also establishes that she is his property. Her name would acknowledge Elizabeth’s selfhood.
That same unquestioning respect also goes to His Majesty, His Highness, and My Lord, etc.
About Thursday 13 May 1669
San Diego Sarah • Link
You think Sidney delayed his departure for another day just so he could have lunch with Pepys et al? I feel like we are missing a big piece of information here.
When I read that Sidney was the favorite, I always took that to mean he was Sandwich’s favorite son. But maybe it means Sidney was Pepys’ favorite?
About Thursday 13 May 1669
San Diego Sarah • Link
The first Pepys picture was posted and you can see the album at: http://www.facebook.com/media/set…
Ruben made a brave start on the project of posting pictures of people and places associated with the Diary, but quickly found he was duplicating other, freely-available services. But if you do have a special, Pepys-related not an Instagram picture, this would be a good way to share it.
About Wednesday 19 May 1669
San Diego Sarah • Link
“Any more details? I love a good scandal.“
Well, Matt, a good place to begin is by reading our Wikipedia entry. Anna Maria must have been quite a gal, and I find no adequate books or references to send you to. However, she wasn’t done by being exiled to France in 1672, as she somehow finagled her way back into England, married a nice country gent. named Brydges, and they seemly disappearing from the scene.
Long before the 1687 Glorious Revolution, however, Anna Marie Brudenell Talbot, AKA “Mrs. Bridges,” Dowager Countess of Shrewsbury became a spy and pensioner for Louis XIV, and with the fall of the Stuarts she became, of course, a rabid Jacobite.
If you read up on her son, Secretary of State Charles Talbot, 12th Earl of and 1st Duke of Shrewsbury, you’ll find that she had her claws into his political career, and caused him to basically commit treason under William III. This is a book waiting to be written.
About Wednesday 20 May 1668
San Diego Sarah • Link
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys.
The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
You never know -- some other annotators might be there!
https://www.britainexpress.com/Lo…
http://pepys-club.org.uk/about-th…
About Monday 20 May 1667
San Diego Sarah • Link
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys.
The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
You never know -- some other annotators might be there!
https://www.britainexpress.com/Lo…
http://pepys-club.org.uk/about-th…
About Sunday 20 May 1666
San Diego Sarah • Link
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys.
The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
You never know -- some other annotators might be there!
https://www.britainexpress.com/Lo…
http://pepys-club.org.uk/about-th…
About Friday 20 May 1664
San Diego Sarah • Link
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys.
The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
You never know -- some other annotators might be there!
https://www.britainexpress.com/Lo…
http://pepys-club.org.uk/about-th…
About Wednesday 20 May 1663
San Diego Sarah • Link
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys.
The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
You never know -- some other annotators might be there!
https://www.britainexpress.com/Lo…
http://pepys-club.org.uk/about-th…
About Tuesday 20 May 1662
San Diego Sarah • Link
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys.
The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
You never know -- some other annotators might be there!
https://www.britainexpress.com/Lo…
http://pepys-club.org.uk/about-th…
About Monday 20 May 1661
San Diego Sarah • Link
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys.
The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
You never know -- some other annotators might be there!
https://www.britainexpress.com/Lo…
http://pepys-club.org.uk/about-th…
About Thursday 17 May 1660
San Diego Sarah • Link
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys.
The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
You never know -- some other annotators might be there!
https://www.britainexpress.com/Lo…
http://pepys-club.org.uk/about-th…
About Thursday 18 May 1665
San Diego Sarah • Link
One Friday soon there will probably be a commemoration service held at noon at St. Olave’s church.
Since 1927 (allowing for some years’ interruption for bomb damage and pandemics) St. Olave’s has held an annual service to commemorate its most illustrious former parishioner, Samuel Pepys.
The service is organized in association with The Samuel Pepys Club. The service traditionally features an address on aspects of “Pepys, his life and times” and the church has welcomed many distinguished speakers over the years. The service is open to everyone.
You never know -- some other annotators might be there!
https://www.britainexpress.com/Lo…
http://pepys-club.org.uk/about-th…
About Saturday 1 May 1669
San Diego Sarah • Link
“Ouch. I wonder where Elizabeth asked Mr. Sheres to sit?”
Who sat where in the coach was fixed by established rules of etiquette. Cosmo’s journal of May 31 mentions them.
Elizabeth dissed Pepys by relegating him to a guest seat. That hurt his feelings.
Cosmo records: “… whither his majesty was pleased to take his highness in his carriage, seating him in the second place of honor, the Duke of Buckingham, the king's principal Master of the Horse and confidential servant, being in the third, and my Lord Mandeville, Gentleman of the Guard, in the fourth.”
And later:
“… therefore, his majesty reentered the same carriage which had just before conveyed him and his highness from Hyde Park to Whitehall, placing beside him in the second place the Duke of York, in the third the Prince, and in the fourth the Duke of Buckingham, and thus proceeded publicly, with trumpets sounding and lighted torches, accompanied by his horse guards, and attended by the usual retinue of his courtiers and gentlemen, towards his, highness' house, …”
https://www.pepysdiary.com/diary/…
We sort of have established rules of etiquette in cars today: father drives; mother sits in the suicide seat, but generally gives up the front passenger seat to adult guests. Children sit in the back. That’s loosely speaking.
About William Douglas (9th Earl of Morton)
San Diego Sarah • Link
William Douglas, 9th Earl of Morton was the eldest son of Anne Villiers Douglas, Lady Dalkeith (as she is known to history, as the early governess to baby Princess Henrietta Anne, AKA Madame, AKA Minette). She became the Countess of Morton when Sir William Douglas, 7th Earl of Morton, died on 7 August, 1648.)
The Earls of Morton were the Sheriff of Orkney and Shetland.
Countess Anne Villiers Douglas’ husband, Robert Douglas, 8th Earl of Morton’s presence in Kirkwall (the main town in the Orklands) was essential in September 1649, because James Graham, Marquis of Montrose, landed 200 Danish mercenaries there as an advance guard to occupy Kirkwall, while he tried to raise further support in Germany.
Sadly, Robert Douglas died in Kirkwall on November 12, 1649 and the 9th Earl took over as Sheriff.
His mother, Anne Villiers Douglas, now Dowager Countess of Morton, was by then living in Paris.
On 23 March, 1650, Montrose landed at Kirkwall with around 250 German mercenaries and a small supply of weapons.
By the time Montrose landed on the Scottish mainland, Charles II had re-opened negotiations with the Covenanters. Charles wrote to Montrose ordering him to disarm, but the orders never reached him.
The Covenanters moved swiftly. Montrose was defeated at the battle of Carbisdale in April, 1650. A few days later, Charles disavowed Montrose under the terms of the Treaty of Breda. Montrose was hanged at the Mercat Cross on 21 May 1650, protesting he was a true Covenanter as well as a loyal subject.
On occasions, diplomacy and the greater good call for heartbreaking decisions like this.
NOTE: Isabel Douglas (d. 1650), married James Graham, 2nd Marquis of Montrose and had children. Therefore, Montrose was the brother-in-law of the 8th Earl and uncle to the 9th Earl of Morton. (It’s all in the family once again.)
We also know that Lady Grizel Middleton married William Douglas, 9th Earl of Morton on 12 June, 1662 and their only son, Charles, died in infancy in 1663. Grizel died at some point, as William remarried to a Marjory Foulis.
From this Pepys note, it sounds as if Grizel may still be alive in 1669. William died without leaving an heir in 1681
The Earldom passed to his uncle, James Douglas, 10th Earl of Morton, who was a younger brother to the 8th Earl (which is where we started).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wil…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann…
http://bcw-project.org/biography/…
About Saturday 28 December 1661
San Diego Sarah • Link
PART 2
William Jr. learned the valuable skills of forming ideas into theory, discussing theory through reasoned debate, and testing the theories in the real world.
At this time Jr. also faced his first moral dilemma: After Dean John Owen was censured again after being fired, students were threatened with punishment for associating with him. Younger Penn stood by the dean, thereby earning a fine and reprimand from the university.[20] 20 Hans Fantel, William Penn: Apostle of Dissent, p. 37
In despair Adm. Penn temporarily took William Jr. away from Oxford, hoping to distract him from the heretical influences of the university.[21] 21 Hans Fantel, William Penn: Apostle of Dissent, p. 38
The attempt had no effect, and father and son struggled to understand each other. Back at Oxford, the administration imposed stricter religious requirements including daily chapel attendance and required dress. William Penn Jr. rebelled against enforced worship and was expelled.
His father, in a rage, attacked William Jr. with a cane and forced him from their home.[22] 22 Hans Fantel, William Penn: Apostle of Dissent, p. 43 [WHERE WERE YOU, PEPYS?]
Lady Penn made peace in the family, which allowed William Jr. to return home but she quickly concluded that both her social standing and her husband's career were being threatened by their son's behavior.
At age 18 [Oct. 1662], William Penn Jr. was sent to Paris to get him out of view, improve his manners, and expose him to another culture.[23] 23 Hans Fantel, William Penn: Apostle of Dissent, p. 45
About Saturday 28 December 1661
San Diego Sarah • Link
“Wonder if Will Jr. was there, dropping the occasional Quaker plug while dealing.”
William Penn Jr. probably was home for Christmas, but he was no Quaker in 1661:
In 1660, William Penn Jr. arrived at Oxford University and enrolled as a gentleman scholar with an assigned servant. The student body was a volatile mix of swash-buckling Cavaliers (aristocratic Anglicans), sober Puritans, and nonconforming Quakers.
The new government's discouragement of religious dissent gave the Cavaliers the license to harass the minority groups. Because of Adm. Penn's high position and social status, William Jr. was firmly a Cavalier, but his sympathies lay with the persecuted Quakers. To avoid conflict, he withdrew from the fray and became a reclusive scholar.[17] 17 a b Hans Fantel, William Penn: Apostle of Dissent, William Morrow & Co., New York, 1974, ISBN 0-688-00310-9, p. 29
At this time, William Penn Jr. was developing his individuality and philosophy of life. He found that he was not in sympathy with either his father's martial view of the world or his mother's society-oriented sensibilities, "I had no relations that inclined to so solitary and spiritual way; I was a child alone. A child given to musing, occasionally feeling the divine presence."[18] 18 Bonamy Dobrée, William Penn: Quaker and Pioneer, Houghton Mifflin Co., 1932, New York, p. 9
William Jr. returned home for the splendor of Charles II's coronation and was a guest of honor alongside his father, who received a highly unusual royal salute for his services to the Crown.[17] 17 a b Hans Fantel, William Penn: Apostle of Dissent, p. 29
Although undetermined at the time, Adm. Penn had great hopes for his son's career under the favor of Charles II.
Back at Oxford, William Jr. considered a medical career and took some dissecting classes. Rational thought began to spread into science, politics and economics, which he did not like.
When theologian John Owen was fired from his deanery in March 1660, William Jr. and other open-minded students rallied to his side and attended seminars at the dean's house, where intellectual discussions covered the gamut of new thought.[19] 19 Hans Fantel, William Penn: Apostle of Dissent, p. 35
About Tuesday 18 May 1669
San Diego Sarah • Link
More general info about dentistry has been collected on the Barber-Surgeon Company’s page: https://www.pepysdiary.com/encycl…
About Saturday 10 May 1662
San Diego Sarah • Link
"I think we may be jumping the gun here. I would think that "to lie in Hampton Court" would be to take up the promise, made to her some time ago by Old Rowley, to make her First Lady of the Bedchamber"
According to Racing Questions:
Strictly speaking, ‘Old Rowley’ was the nickname of a favorite hack, or hunter, belonging to Charles II. Horse racing in Britain was revived following the Restoration in 1660 and Charles II became passionate about the sport, especially in Newmarket, which he visited frequently and even rode in races from time to time. ...
Old Rowley, the stallion, had a reputation for being libidinous and was known to have sired many fine colts. Consequently, ‘Old Rowley’ became a popular, if not altogether flattering, sobriquet for Charles II himself, as he was a notorious philanderer with multiple mistresses and 14 acknowledged illegitimate children. ..."
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HOWEVER, Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty (1611–60), a pal of Charles I, in 1653 translated from the French ‘The Works of Master Francois Rabelais doctor in physick … now faithfully translated into English’. In this "masterpiece" he uses Old Rowley as a euphemism for the penis from hell. Charles must have liked that for some reason!
For more slang -- which makes Pepys' euphemisms look downright tame! -- see https://www.salon.com/2014/10/05/…