Gambling, debauchery, intemperance, and the insatiable desire...

[anteros_lmc]

I'm off to Paris for a coulple of days for a conference. This is how The Times described it in 1802.

"Paris, under the Regent of Orleans, was not so profligate and corrupt as it appears to our best travellers at present. Gambling, debauchery, intemperance, and the insatiable desire after public spectacles, with all the vices in the train of

Comments

[esmerelda_t]

Surely 'lacked debauchery and impertinence' is what you put on your feedback form then?

Have fun!

[mylodon]

Sounds like Romsey on a wet Wednesday...

Enjoy!

[eglantine_br]

Surely you can rassle up a little intemperance? Have fun.

[vespican]

"Liberty Call! Liberty Call!"
Have fun and don't get caught!
Dave