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 spirits, good nor bad, had the power to take any money or gold; the good never do, though the bad, if once in an age, it is no small quarrel; for if it were allowed them, then they would be very successful in their business, and never fail of gaining their points.

OGIL. What hinders them, Cool?

COOL. Superior power, that governs and guards them.

OGIL. You have satisfied me entirely upon that head. But pray, Cool, what is the reason that you cannot go to your wife yourself, and tell her what you have a mind; I should think this a more sure way to gain your point.

COOL Because I will not.

OGIL. That is not an answer to me, Cool.

COOL. That is one of the questions that I told you long ago I would not answer; but if you go as I desire, I promise to give you full satisfaction after you have done your business. Trust me for once, and believe I will not disappoint you.

Upon the 10th of April, 1722, coming from old Cambus, upon the post road, I met with Cool upon the head of the heath, called the Pees. He asked me if I had considered the matter he had recommended? I told him I had, and was in the same opinion I was in when we parted; that I would not possibly undertake his commissions, unless he could give me them in writings under his hand.