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 not a bowl or cup in the house that would contain a quart of wine. Odds niggers! cried he, I have a silver caudle cup, that holds just the quantity for all the world; fetch it hither Numps. The cup was brought, and he decanted his bottle into it, saying, Here's to our better acquaintance, Measter Random; and emptied it in a breath. I began to discharge my bottle into it; but observing he made several attempts to spit, I forbore to drink and he made shift to stutter out, I am a f—ffree horn Englishman, worth the three thousand a year; and v—value no man, dam me! Then dropping his jaw, and fixing his eyes, he hickupped aloud, and fell upon the floor as mute as a flounder. Freeman heartily rejoiced at his defeat, assisted me in carrying him to bed, where we left him to the care of his servants, and went home to our respective habitations, congratulating one another on our good fortune.

Next morning, I met Miss Williams, who gave me joy of the progress I had made in the affections of her mistress. Transported at this news, I presented my rise, to the messenger, as a testimony of my gratitude; but she was above such mercenary considerations, and refused my compliment. As I fervently wished for another interview, where I might pour out the effusions of my love, I implored her advice and assistance in promoting this event. She promised to tell her