The best of a bad bargain.

But me thought it lessened my esteem of a king, that he should not be able to command the rain.

At the Royall Oake Taverne, I drank a sort of French wine called Ho Bryan, that hath a good and most particular taste that I never met with.

However, music and women I cannot but give way to, whatever my business is.

I did this night promise my wife never to go to bed without calling upon God, upon my knees, in prayer.

I do still see that my nature is not to be quite conquered, but will esteem pleasure above all things, though yet in the middle of it, it has reluctances after my business, which is neglected by my following my pleasure. However musique and women I cannot but give way to, whatever my business is.

He that will not stoop for a pin will never be worth a pound.