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entertainment has ever been a pure effect of his own humility, and 

 good-nature, and nothing else. But, sir, we are now going down 

 the Spittle Hill, into the town ; and therefore let me importune 

 you suddenly to resolve, and most earnestly not to deny me. 



VIAT. In truth, sir, I am so overcome by your bounty, that I find 

 I cannot, but must render myself wholly to be disposed of by you. 



Pise. Why, that's heartily and kindly spoken, and I as heartily 

 thank you ; and, being you have abandoned yourself to my conduct, 

 we will only call and drink a glass on horseback at the Talbot, and 

 away. 



VIAT. I attend you. But what pretty river is this, that runs 

 under this stone bridge ? Has it a name ? 



Pise. Yes, 'tis called Henmore, and has in it both trout and 



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