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 That Gauls somewhere; I'gad I can't leave it off, tho' I were cudgel'd every Day for it.

Smith.As who?

Bayes.As the Courtier, let 'em e'en take it as they will, I'gad, I seldom come amongst 'em.

And pricks up. Now, in one Word, will I abuse the whole Party most damnably  and pricks up. I'gad, I am sure you'll Laugh his predestinating Ears. Prethee Mr. Johnson, remember little Bayes, when next you see a Presbyterian, and take notice if he has not Predestination in the Shape of his Ear: I have studied Men so long. I'll undertake to know an Arminian, by the setting of his Wig.

His predestinating Ears. I'gad, there's ne'er a Presbyterian shall dare to show his Head without a Border: I'll put 'em to that Expence.

Smith.Pray Mr. Bayes, if any of 'em should come over to the Royal Party, would their Ears alter?

Bayes.Would they? Ay, I'gad, they would shed their Fanatical Lugs, and have just such well-turn'd Ears as I have; mind this Ear, this is a true Roman Ear, mine are much chang'd for the better within this two Years.

Smith.Then if ever the Party should chance to fail, you might lose 'em, for what may change, may fall.

Bayes.Mind, mind These fiery Zuinglius, meagre Calvin bred.

Smith.Those, I suppose, are some Out-Landish Beasts, Mr. Bayes.

Bayes.Beasts; a good Mistake! Why they were the chief Reformers, but here I put 'em in so bad Company because they were Enemies to my Mouse,