[The Works of Charles Lamb in Four Volumes, Volume 4 by Charles Lamb]@TWC D-Link bookThe Works of Charles Lamb in Four Volumes, Volume 4 PROLOGUE, SPOKEN BY MR 2/217
H. _Mr.H._ Landlord, has the man brought home my boots? _Landlord_.
Yes, Sir. _Mr.H._ You have paid him? _Landlord_.
There is the receipt, Sir, only not quite filled up, no name, only blank--"Blank, Dr.to Zekiel Spanish for one pair of best hessians." Now, Sir, he wishes to know what name he shall put in, who he shall say "Dr." _Mr.H._ Why, Mr.H.to be sure. _Landlord_.
So I told him, Sir; but Zekiel has some qualms about it. He says he thinks that Mr.H.only would not stand good in law. _Mr.H._ Rot his impertinence! Bid him put in Nebuchadnezzar, and not trouble me with his scruples. _Landlord_.
I shall, Sir.
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