How does Samuel Pepys use imagery in The Diary of Samuel Pepys?

Example of Imagery:

"This day I first begun to go forth in my coat and sword, as the manner now among gentlemen is."

"…turned into St. Dunstan’s Church, where I heard an able sermon of the minister of the place; and stood by a pretty, modest maid, whom I did labour to take by the hand and the body; but she would not, but got further and further from me; and, at last, I could perceive her to take pins out of her pocket to prick me if I should touch her again — which seeing I did forbear, and was glad I did spy her design."