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I do believe that is your hearty wish: And having plainly told you what I think Of this projected match, as it concerns My daughter and myself,—I will proceed To that which may concern my ancient friend. Should any mortgage press on his estate, Or any purchase of adjoining lands Make money a desired object with him, He need but speak the word; at easy int'rest He shall receive what sums he may require. And need not fear that I shall e'er distress him With hard ill-timed demands. In faith, he need not!

Dear Sir, he knows full well your gen'rous heart Hath for its minister a liberal hand: In truth, he would not fear to be your debtor.

Not all the rum and sugar of Jamaica, Though apt occasion offer'd e'er so temptingly. Then why should Malcolm bend his youthful neck To wedlock's yoke for sordid purposes? The boy shall be my friend; and when his mind Is free to think upon another love, I'll guide him to a very comely lady—