[293] ] An evident allusion to its effervescence; whilst the words ‘straw doublet’ most likely refer to the covering of the flask.
[294] ] Cibber’s Love makes a Man, act i. sc. 1, 1700.
[295] ] Farquhar’s The Inconstant, or the Way to win Him, act i. scene 2, 1703.
[296] ] Epilogue to the Constant Couple, or a Trip to the Jubilee of Farquhar, spoken by Wilks in 1700. Locket’s tavern, which stood on the site now occupied by Drummond’s bank at Charing Cross, was especially famous for its Champagne. In the Quack Vintners, a satire against Brooke and Hilliers, published in 1712, we read:
‘May Locket still his ancient fame maintain
For Ortland dainties and for rich Champaign,
Where new-made lords their native clay refine,
And into noble blood turn noble wine.’
[297] ] Farquhar’s Twin Rivals, act v. sc. 1, 1705.
[298] ] Several other writers, who speak of ‘bottles’ of other wines, use the word ‘flask’ when referring to Champagne.