Tavern Girl

It's a subject of some musing, the shore leave of seamen. They drink deep, such a lot and are ravenous, for food and other pleasures. 'T would seem they go off to make their coin just to spend it on trinkets, beauties and spirits.

(Above are images are tavern scenes and other depictions of merriment and consumption. Many are by artist Jan Steen (1626-1679).)