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aught I know; but a little more common sense, I believe, could do you no harm.

King. He is not to be flatter'd, I find; but I'll try what bribery will do. That, I am afraid, is a hard trial. [Aside.]—Shall I beg one word more with you, Sir? You are a gentleman of the greatest sincerity and honour I ever met with, and, for that reason, I shall always have the highest regard for you in the world, and for all that belong to you. I hear your daughter is going to be married; let me beg leave to present her with this diamond buckle.

Sir John. Sir, you surprise me very much; pray, what may the value of this be?"

King. That's not worth mentioning; about five hundred pounds, I believe.

Sir John. Why, did not you tell me, just now, that fortune?

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King. I did so; but it was for a particular reason; and shall find I am not so poor as I represented you myself.

Sir John. I am glad of it. But, pray how am I to return this extraordinary generosity?

King. I expect no return, Sir, upon my honour; tho' you have it in your power to oblige me very much. Sir John. Don't mention the living, for that I have you already you are not fit for.

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King. I will not. But there is a certain place at court of another kind, which I have long had a mind to: 'Tis true, there is a sorry insignificant fellow in possession of it at present; but he's of no service; and I know your power with the King; a word or two from you would soon dispossess him.

Sir John. But what must he be dispossess'd for?
King. To make room for me, that's all.

Sir John. Hum-Indeed, it won't do with me▬▬▬▬ here, take it again; and let me tell you, I am not to be flatter'd into a foolish thing, nor brib'd into a base one.

King. [discovering himself.] Then thou art my friend; heart. and I will keep thee next my

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ot surpriz'd; it is your own maxim, that = be too cautious in trying those whom he =t. Forgive this disguise; I have try'd thy will no longer suspect it.

Enter GREENWOOD.

I am come to let Miss Kitty know priny master will be here disguis'd imme

Will he? Well, go into the next room and If your Majesty will be so good as to retire ber awhile, you will hear something, perI divert you.

Enter JOE.

ere's a maid-servant come to be hir'd. Let her come in. I'll speak to her pre[Exit with the King, and Greenwood. TIMOTHY, disguis'd as a Maid Servant. y. Well, I am obliged to the dear girl for trivance of getting me into the house with be charmingly convenient

Re-enter Sir JOHN.

y. Sir, I heard that the young lady, your anted a servant, and I should be proud of o serve her.

My daughter will be here presently. Pray, name?

hy. I never thought of that; what shall I Betty, Sir.

And pray, Mrs. Betty, whom did you live

His impertinence will undo me; he has nonain. [Aside.]Sir, I-I-liv'd with Sir

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Ah! a vile fellow that; a very vile fellow, Did he pay you your wages?

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Sir Timothy. Yes, Sir.-I shall be even with you for this, by-and-by. [Aside. Sir John. You were well off, then; for they say it's what he very seldom does. Sad pay -I can tell you, one part of your business must be to watch that villain, that he does not debauch my daughter; for I hear he designs it. But I hope we shall prevent him.

Sir Tim. I'll take care of her, Sir, to be sure.-I burst with laughter, to think how charmingly we shall gull the old fellow.

Sir John. Kate!

Enter Miss KITTY.

Here's a maid for you, Kate, if you like her.

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Miss. A maid! why she's a monster! I never saw so ugly a thing in all my life.

Sir Timothy. The cunning jade does this to blind the old fool.

Miss. Indeed you won't do.

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Sir Timothy. I hope I shall, madam, if you please to take me.

Miss. No, I durst not take you, indeed.

Sir Tim. Why, madam?

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Miss. Methinks you look like a fool; I hate a fool. Sir John. Nay, my dear, don't abuse the young woI think she looks mighty well. Hold up your head, child. Mrs. Betty, you have got a beard, methinks. [Strokes her under the chin. Miss. What! has Betty got a beard! Ha, ha, ha! Ah, Betty! why did not you shave closer? But I told ye you was a fool!

Sir John. Welland what wages do you expect, Betty?

Miss. Ay, are you fit to be lady's maid, Betty? Sir John. How cleverly you have bit the old fool, ha!

Miss. And how charmingly we shall laugh at him byand-by, ha!

Sir John. Now don't you think you look like a puppy?

Miss. Poor Sir Timothy! are you disappointed, love? Come, don't be angry. Ha, ha, ha.

Sir Tim. Am I to be us'd in this manner? And do you think I will bear it?

Miss. And have you the impudence to think you are not well us'd?

Sir John. Nay, nay, if he's not satisfied with this entertainment, we have no further occasion for him in this house you understand me, Sir

Sir Tim. Sir, do you suppose I am to be treated

Sir John. Who's within there? [Enter JOE with three or four Servants.]

Sir J. Take this man out of the house.

[Sir Timothy runs off, and the servants after him. Sir John. They'll overtake him; and I don't doubt but they'll give him the discipline he deserves.

Enter KING, GREENWOOD, and COURTIERS.

King. After what you have told me, Sir Timothy shall be duly marked by me. Madam, I wish you joy of your escape from the ruin which threaten'd d you. Miss. The King! I thank your Majesty.

King. And I am glad to hear that you are reconcil'd to an honest man that deserves you.

Miss. I see my error, and I hope, by my future conduct, to make amends for the uneasiness I have given to so good a father.

Sir John. My dear child, I am fully satisfied: and I hope thou wilt every day be more and more convinc'd, that the happiness of a wife does not consist in the title, fine appearance of her husband, but in the worthiness of his sentiments, and the fondness of his heart.

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King. And now, my good old man, henceforth be thou my friend. I will give thee an apartment in my palace, that thou may'st always be near my person. And let me conjure thee ever to preserve this honest, plain sincerity. Speak to me freely, and let me hear the voice of truth. If my people complain, convey their grieyances faithfully to my ear; for how should Kings re

dress those ills, which flatterers hide, or wicked men disguise?

Sir John. I thank your Majesty for the confidence you have in me: my heart, I know, is honest, and my affection to your Majesty sincere: but as to my abilities, alas! they are but small; yet, such as they are, if it clash not with my duty to the public, they shall always be at your Majesty's service.

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King. I would have you just to both.

But let your country's good be first your aim ;
On this our honest Miller builds his claim,

At least for Pardon; if you please, for Fame.

THE END.

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