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 And 'vow'd, next day, if they would walk at leisure, 'That he'd be happy to attend their pleasure.'

They ask'd about the of the place, And much he wish'd to do his Townsmen grace;

For in th' administration of the laws, Both equity and justice judge each cause. He told them, that the Officers were few, 'Of and, each but two: 'The latter privileg'd are, ev'ry year, 'To treat their friends and neighbours with good cheer; 'And those invited to each , 'Cost, who treats, one hundred pounds at least.' He said, 'Inferior Courts sat once a week, 'For those who petty debts were forc'd to seek;