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 TO-DAY IS FRIDAY

st Roman Soldier—You tried the red?

d Soldier—No, I ain’t tried it.

st Soldier—You better try it.

d Soldier—All right, George, we’ll have a round of the red.

Hebrew Wine-seller—Here you are, gentlemen. You’ll like that. [He sets down an earthenware pitcher that he has filled from one of the casks.] That’s a nice little wine.

st Soldier—Have a drink of it yourself. [He turns to the third Roman soldier who is leaning on a barrel.] What’s the matter with you?

d Roman Soldier—I got a gut-ache.

d Soldier—You’ve been drinking water.

st Soldier—Try some of the red.