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The History of John Bull

CHAPTER XX
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FROG .-- An't like your worship, I am in amaze at it; I think the rogue should be compelled to his duty.
ESQUIRE SOUTH .-- That he should prefer his scandalous pelf, the dust and dregs of the earth, to the prosperity and grandeur of my family! NIC.

FROG .-- Nay, he is mistaken there, too; for he would quickly lick himself whole again by his vails.

It's strange he should prefer Philip Baboon's custom to Esquire South's.
ESQUIRE SOUTH .-- As you say, that my clothier, that is to get so much by the purchase, should refuse to put me in possession; did you ever know any man's tradesman serve him so before?
NIC.

FROG .-- No, indeed, an't please your worship, it is a very unusual proceeding; and I would not have been guilty of it for the world.

If your honour had not a great stock of moderation and patience, you would not bear it so well as you do.
ESQUIRE SOUTH .-- It is most intolerable, that's certain, Nic., and I will be revenged.
NIC.


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