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ECL. II.]

'Tis his way.

A lecturer's.

He is made a collector.

There his works will appear

What you say?

That whatever he means won't alloy what he says.

'Twas in your defence.

I can make out my own.

While you live, my dear Botherby, never defend

Yourself or your works; but leave both to a friend.

Apropos—Is your play then accepted at last?