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have a light supper, and to bed. Qome^sirs, lay the cloth, and 

 presently, and let the~gentleman's 



in the meantime, in my father Walton's chamber ; 

 and now, sir, here is my servicej:o you, and once more wel- 

 comE 



VlAT. Ay^jnarry^sir,, this glasj3_of_gpod sack has Refreshed 

 me, and I'll make as bold^with youj^jr^3^7pF"the troPhas got 



Pise. Come,, sir^fall to, then, you see my little supper is 



always ready when I come home; and I'll make no stranger of 

 you. 



VlAT. That yourmeal is so soon ready is a sign your servants 

 know your certain hours, sir; I confess I did not expect it so 

 soon ; but now 'tis here, you shall see I will make myself no 

 stranger. 



"PlSC. Much good do your heart, and I thank you for that 

 friendly word : and now, sir, my service to you in a cup 

 of More-Lands ale: for you are now in the More-Lands, but 

 within a spit and a stride of the Peak ; fill my friend his 

 glass. 



VlAT. Believe me, you have good ale in the More-lands, far 

 better than that at Ashborn. 



PlSC. TUaj it may soon be : for Ashborn has, which is a kind 

 CjJ^Mlgi a l wa ys^jn_it_the best^Enalt, and trie worst ale in 

 England. Come, take away, and bring us some pipes, and a 

 bottle of ale, and go to your own suppers. Are you for this diet, 

 sir? 



VlAT. Yes, sir, I am for one pipe of tobacco ; and I perceive 

 yours is very good by the smell. 



PlSC. The best I can get in London, I assure you. But, sir, 

 now you have thus far complied with my designs, as to take a 

 troublesome journey into an ill country, only to satisfy me; how 

 long may I hope to enjoy you ? 



VlAT. Why truly, sir, as long as I conveniently can; and 

 longer, I think, you would not have me. 



PlSC. NojMtG^your inconvenience by any means, sir : but I see 

 you are weary, and therefore I will presently wait on you to your 



