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That matter of the poor widow's leasehold, which you deprived her of so cleverly, was not exactly to their mind.

Devil take them! and they boggle at that too! Had I not law on my side?

I fear you had only decision.

No, no! I had law. But those noodles are always canting about equity and natural justice; and one is obliged to do so too, till it is enough to make one sick.

To be sure this last effect is rather sickening.

And thy untimely bantering is little better. Say what thou wilt, I know that I stand in as good credit with the world as any man in our imperial city. But who comes here? Pshaw! It is Ardusoffe; I must on with my buckrams again.

Sir, I am come from the prison of your