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Rh Ah! My father was in the height of paion when he gave it.

Whatoever his paion might be, it is the duty of a true and honet dependent to obey his Lord’s mandates. I will not uffer a ervant in this houe, nor will I, myelf, give the young man any thing except bread and water—But I’ll tell you what I’ll do—I’ll read my veres to him.

Give me the key of the cellar—I’ll go myelf.

And there’s my veres—[taking them from his pocket] Carry them with you, they may comfort him as much as the wine. [She throws them down. Exit Amelia.

Not take them! Refue to take them—[he lifts them from the floor with the utmoft repect]—

Rh