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Balt. Say no more about that. Things go on prosperously with me at present: there is a gleam of sunshine thrown across us.

(To Free.) Good morning, Sir: a very good morning to you.

Free. I thank you, Mr. Baltimore. You see I take, notwithstanding all that is going on between us at present, the liberty of a neighbour.

''Balt. (smiling.)'' O, no apology, Sir! I am very glad to see you. This is a fine morning for riding on horseback, Mr. Freeman: I hope you have enjoyed it.

''Free. (aside to'' Char.) How gracious he is! We are certainly come in a lucky moment.

Char. He is in a monstrous good humour certainly; now is the time to manage him. (aside to Free.)

Free. I am much obliged to you. Sir, for this good neighbourly reception; and I flatter myself you will think I am come on a neighbourly visit too.

Balt. O certainly, Sir, but let us talk a little more this fine morning; it is really a very fine morning for riding on horseback: How does your crop-eared hunter do?

Free. Eating his oats, I dare say very contentedly. All my horses are pretty well off: I buy the best oats in the country for them, and I pay the best price for them too. They are not to be sure so well lodged as they will be. My