[…] Ministry or The New Paymasters First Levee Richard Brinsley Sheridan stands surrounded by creditors. A smiling tradesmen in an apron says: "I knew we should be paid at last - nothing like patience." Another, in reference to a lengthy bill he is scrutinising, says: "It is very long to be sure. I am almost ashamed to give it in, but it has been a long while standing." A man holding a piece of paper says to Sheridan: "I hear you Honor is made Pay Master. I have therefore brought in a small Bill of Fifty pounds, for Thunder and Lightning." Sheridan replies: "I tell you good people - 'tis no such thing - its all a Hoax depend upon it." A kneeling woman says: "What a happy thing it is he was not made Receiver General", while a smiling man next to her comments: "What a happy day!" [1800-1809]