"My lord of Buckingham, I am well persuaded, will condescend to speak to the merits and respectability of my establishment." "In sooth will I, good hostess," replied the Marquis.

"I can give your Bordeaux my heartiest commendation.

'Tis the best in London." "Nay, I can speak to it myself--and to the good order of the house too; having visited the tavern incognito," remarked the Prince, smiling.
"Is it possible!" exclaimed Madame Bonaventure, rapturously.

"Have I been so greatly honoured?
Mon Dieu!--and not to be aware of it!" "I must remind you of the cause of your appearance here, Madame Bonaventure," said Lanyere.
"You are required to depose before his Highness as to the exactions you suffered from Sir Giles and his partner." "His Highness shall hear all from me," rejoined the hostess.

"I should have been reduced to beggary had I submitted to their extortionate usage.