I am a poor old battered fellow, and I would willingly end my days in peace.

But, alas! I see but small hopes of that, for every new circumstance affords an argument to my enemies to pursue their revenge.
Formerly I was to be banged because I was too strong, and now because I am too weak to resist; I am to be brought down when too rich, and oppressed when too poor.Nic.Frog has used me like a scoundrel.

You are a gentleman, and I freely put myself in your hands to dispose of me as you think fit.
JOHN BULL .-- Look you, Master Baboon, as to your usage of your neighbours, you had best not dwell too much upon that chapter.

Let it suffice at present that you have been met with.

You have been rolling a great stone up-hill all your life, and at last it has come tumbling down till it is like to crush you to pieces.