S.—True; you beg: I will not.

F.—But why rob when stealing is more honourable?

S.—Consider the competition.


FOOL.—Sir Cut-throat, how many orphans have you made to-day?

SOLDIER.—The devil an orphan! Have you a family?

F.—Put up your iron; I am the last of my race.

S.—How? No more fools?

F.—Not one, so help me! They have all gone to the wars.