Volume the Second: Diplomatic DisplayLondonBritish Library, Add. MS. 59874
244I wish I had here StrephonFor he would carve the partridge if it
shouldbe a tough one.
Chorus)Tough one, tough one, tough one,For he would carve the partridge if itShould be a tough one.
Exit Chloe and Chorus —.Scene changes to the inside of the Lion. Enter Strephon &
Postilion
Streph:Strephon)You drove me from Staines to thisplace, from whence I mean to go to Townto marry Chloe. How much is your due?
Post:Postilion)Eighteen pence.
Streph:Strephon)Alas, my friend, I have not but1 a bad guinea with which I mean to supportmyself in Town. But I will pawn to youan undirected Letter that I received fromChloe.
Post:Postilion)Sir, I accept your offer.
End of the first Act. –––Footnotes
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