A scene from the Ye Olde Mitre tavern, Holburn, London, Sept. 14, 1752:
“Checking out, sir?”
“Why, yes.”
“Very well. Here’s your bill.”
“Thank you. Wait, what? 5,724 shillings? I only got here yesterday!”
“That’s right sir, you checked in yesterday, Sept 2, and you’re checking out today, Sept 14.”