But Newington in St Thomas's day was better known on account of a great scandal involving the name of the convent there.
Surgeons there were in plenty; but only one answering to the name of Phillips, and he was practising at Newington.
When they arrived at Newington, the King thanked the Mayor and permitted him to leave the procession and return home.
It was Lady Blanche Newington that spoke—the most lovely creature that ever beauty and station combined to form.
And pray, do you take your great old-fashioned tankard, Mr. Newington, from among my jellies and confectioneries.
