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ing you. But if you think fit, because I am afraid I 

 am too troublesome, to refresh yourself with a 

 glass and a pipe : you may afterwards proceed, and 

 I shall be exceedingly pleased to hear you. 



Pise. I thank you, Sir, for that motion ; for, 

 believe me, I am dry with talking. Here, Boy ! give 

 us here a bottle, and a glass ; and Sir, my service 

 to you, and to all our friends in the South. 



Viat. Your servant, Sir, and I'll pledge you as 

 heartily ; for the good powdered beef I eat at din- 

 ner, or something else, has made me tbirsty. 



