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Jenk. Do me the favour to believe, my worthy Sir, that I have always looked up to your superior abilities with the profoundest respect. But have a little patience: and do me the honour to suppose I am not altogether a novice. We may have a duel first and a law-suit afterwards. I suppose we shall have the pleasure of meeting at the place and hour appointed.

Ser. Never doubt that. But I hear the crowd coming this way. (some of the crowd begin to enter, and a great noise is heard at a distance.) Let us avoid them, and talk further of this matter as we go. (exeunt Jenk. and Serv. Enter more of the crowd.)

First Mob. Well, I can't say but it was a rare speech.

Second Mob. And very nicely delivered.

First Mob. Ay, he is a nice man.

First Woman. And such a sweet-faced gentleman. He'll stand by his king and country, I warrant ye.

First Mob. (to third Mob.) But you lost it all, neighbour Brown, you was so long of coming. "Gentlemen," said he, and he bowed his head so, "the honour you have this day preferred me to"—

Second Mob. No, no, man; "that you have conferred upon me."

First Mob. Well, well, where's the difference. "I shall ever consider upon"

Second Mob. Reflect upon.

First Mob. Did not I say reflect upon? "With—with great joy" no "great"—I dont'tdon't [sic] know very