Question Which excerpt from The Diary of Samuel Pepys most clearly indicates that he was a wealthy man? (1 point) Responses
1. “I thought it was far enough off; and so went to bed again…”
2. “Some of our maids sitting up late last night to get things ready …”
3. “The Duke of York bid me tell him that if he would have any more soldiers…”
4. “Then home, with much ado to find a way, nor any sleep all this night…”
The excerpt that most clearly indicates Samuel Pepys was a wealthy man is:
3. “The Duke of York bid me tell him that if he would have any more soldiers…”
This excerpt suggests that Pepys had direct communication with the Duke of York and was entrusted with delivering messages on his behalf. This level of access and responsibility would likely be afforded to someone of higher social standing and wealth.