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17 worſe. Having little farther to go, he returned next day, and came that night to the inn where he refreſhed himſelf the day before. So when he alighted, the boy aſked him what he would give his horſe? What you will, ſays he. When he had gone to his room, the waiter enquired what he would have to drink? What you will, ſays he. The maſter of the inn came into his room before ſupper, and enquired what he would have for ſupper? What you will, landlord, ſays he. After ſupper, and a hearty bowl, to put all over, he went to bed On the morrow he role very early, and called for the boy to make ready his horſe in all haste, for he was deſigned to mount and go directly. Soon after, he went in- to the ſtable where the boy was, calling for his horſe, when he mounted with all the ſpeed he could, & gave the boy a piece of money, ſaying, Here, my boy, this is for taking care of my horſe; I have paid for all I called for in the house ; and off he goes. About mid-day he alighted again at an inn, to refresh himſelf and his horſe, and there he chanced to be in company with his other Landlord, where he was the night before, and charged him with the double reckoning; So he addreſſed himſelf to him in the following manner, Sir, ſays he, I do believe I was in your houſe yeſternight? O yes, Sir, ſays he, I mind of you pretty well. And there was you last night? Laſt night! Says George, I was in one of the fineſt inns and the civileſt landlord I ever had in my life; they brought all things I food in need of unto me, without calling for them; and when I came off this morning, they charged me nothing