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 Not that I'm wantin' overmuch: Some work, some play, an' food an' such."

"See 'ere," I sez. "You 'ark to me. I've done some thinkin' too. An' this 'ere land, for wot yeh did, Owes some few million solid quid To fightin' blokes like you. So don't be too dam modest or Yeh'll git less than yeh're lookin' for."

"Money?" sez Digger. "Loot?" sez 'e "Aw, give that talk a rest! I'm sick uv it. I didn't say That I was thinkin' all uv pay, But wot was right an' best. An' that ain't in the crazy game Uv grabbin' wealth an' chasin' fame.

"Do you think us blokes Over There, When things was goin' strong, Was keepin' ledgers day be day An' reck'nin' wot the crowd would pay? Pull off! Yeh got it wrong. Do you think all the boys gone West Wants great swank 'ead-stones on their chest?