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• Tom Jones (1749)Henry FieldingBook I -- Chapter 1An author ought to consider himself, not as a gentleman who gives a private oreleemosynary treat, but rather as one who keeps a public ordinary, at which allpersons are welcome for their money.

  Tom Jones (1749) Henry Fielding Book I — Chapter 1 An author ought to consider himself, not as a gentleman who gives a private or eleemosynary treat, but rather as one who keeps a public ordinary, at which all persons are welcome for their money. In the former case, it is well known that the entertainer provides what fare he pleases; and though this should be very indifferent, and utterly disagreeable to the taste of his company, they must not find any fault; nay, on the contrary, good breedin...