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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'but' written over erased 'not'. Back to context...
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