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style, with pieces of old linen cloth, groups 

 of comic figures, some of which I have also 

 brought to England. Such was her skill, 

 that, from having only seen me for a short 

 time, on my first passing through the city, I 

 was surprised to find, on my return, that she 

 had executed a portrait of me in this style, 

 which was immediately recognised by my 

 friends as a strong resemblance. 



