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gallants like yourself pay their readiest obedience.

As you please, Madam, and I wish you good day.

No, no, Sir, your company is too agreeable; I will not part with it so soon. Devil take her! she has the grasp and the power of a moss-trooper.

What uncouth sight is here; is there masquerading in the house?

Indeed, there is some appearance of it. This lady has come unexpectedly, and has done me unspeakable service; for which I know not how to thank her enough.

But she steals away and avoids your acknowledgments.