Being at length starved out of nonsuch House," says the historian, "he-Sponge-arrived at his old quarters, the Bantam, in Bond Street, where he turned his attention very seriously to providing for Lucy and the little Sponge, who had now issued its prospectus.
"John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1"
William Powell Frith
Mr. Sponge made desperate efforts to take up his abode at nonsuch House, but Sir Harry was surrounded by congenial spirits, who, one and all, had taken prejudice against that worthy; so, beyond a hunting dinner, at which everybody, including the ladies, took more wine than was good for them, Mr. Sponge and nonsuch House were strangers to each other for a time.
"John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1"
William Powell Frith
She invited him to stay with her at nonsuch "as a private person serving the Queen," and one evening there, after supper, when Charles had ridden away to hunt, she requested her guest to walk with her in the park, to enjoy the coolness of the July evening.
"Henrietta Maria"
Henrietta Haynes