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The History of John Bull

CHAPTER VIII
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A continuation of the conversation betwixt John Bull and.
his wife.
MRS.

BULL .-- It is a most sad life we lead, my dear, to be so teazed, paying interest for old debts, and still contracting new ones.

However, I don't blame you for vindicating your honour and chastising old Lewis.
To curb the insolent, protect the oppressed, recover one's own, and defend what one has, are good effects of the law.

The only thing I want to know is how you came to make an end of your money before you finished your suit.
JOHN BULL .-- I was told by the learned in the law that my suit stood upon three firm pillars: more money for more law, more law for more money, and no composition.


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