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all means, I was informed that it was
an old English custom still retained
called "Beating the Bounds." It was carried
out on Ascension Day every three years
in some Parishes in order that the
young might become acquainted with
the boundary of their Parish, thus handing
it down from one generation to another.

Sunday May 8th
A dull cheerless day. We took a walk
this morning along the Arches under
the South Eastern Railway as far as
Commercial Dock Station; went
to St. Paul's Deptford in the evening.

Monday May 9th
Another extremely dull day. Went up
to see Uncle T. this evening. Had
a game of whist.

Monday May 16th
This is the season of Whitsuntide, the
principal holiday I believe thoughout
the year at least for the common
people. Being very fine weather, yesterday
and today all London, I think, must

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