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The History of John Bull

CHAPTER IX
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has only possession--eleven points of the law.] As for the turnpikes*** I have set up, they are for other people, not for my friend John.

I have ordered my servant constantly to attend, to let thy carriages through without paying anything; only I hope thou wilt not come too heavy laden to spoil my ways.

Certainly I have just cause of offence against thee, my friend, for supposing it possible that thou and I should ever quarrel.

What houndsfoot is it that puts these whims in thy head?
Ten thousand last of devils haul me, if I don't love thee as I love my life.

[No question, as the Devil loves holy-water!] Does not thy own hand and seal oblige thee to purchase for me till I say it is enough?
Are not these words plain?
I say it is not enough.


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