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 Dap.Read! he was an ass, And dealt, sir, with a fool.

Face.It was a clerk, sir.

Dap.A clerk!

Face.Nay, hear me, sir. You know the law Better, I think

Dap.I should, sir, and the danger: You know, I shewed the statute to you.

Face.You did so.

Dap.And will I tell then! By this hand of flesh, Would it might never write good court-hand more, If I discover. What do you think of me, That I am a chiaus?

Face.What's that?