Montagu’s Frolic
John, Duke of Montagu, that irrepressible prankster, identified a sad-faced soldier in the Mall as the perfect mark.
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John Montagu, 2nd Duke of Montagu, was well-known for his practical jokes, but was also a generous benefactor of the Foundling Hospital.
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