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 Difference between the Buyer and the Seller; both of whom were alike to be driven out of the Temple.

Mrs. Blifil having declared her Opinion, put an End to the Debate. Square’s Triumph would almot have topt his Words, had he needed them; and Thwackum, beides that, for Reaons before mentioned, he durt not venture at diobliging the Lady, was almot choaked with Indignation. As to Mr. Allworthy, he aid, Since the Boy had been already punihed, he would not deliver his Sentiments on the Occaion; and whether he was, or was not angry with the Lad, I mut leave to the Reader’s own Conjecture.

Soon after this, an Action was brought againt the Game-keeper by ’Squire Wetern (the Gentleman in whoe Manor the Partridge was killed) for Depredations of the like Kind. This was a mot unfortunate Circumtance for the Fellow, as it not only of itelf threatened his Ruin, but actually prevented Mr. Allworthy from retoring him to his Favour: For as that Gentleman was walking out one Evening with Mater Blifil and young Jones, the latter lily drew him to the Habitation of Black George;