Adol. I had rather play single, that another may not come in with me for a Share of the Victory.
Ber. And I had rather have it so too, that the Victory may be entirely my own.
Adol. They shall look on, and be Judges.
Ber. I take you up; But what shall he that beats get, or he that is beaten lose?
Adol. What if he that beats shall have a Piece of his Ear cut off.
Ber. Nay, rather let one of his Stones be cut out. It is a mean Thing to play for Money; you are a Frenchman, and I a German, we'll both play for the Honour of his Country.
Adol. If I shall beat you, you shall cry out thrice, let France flourish; If I shall be beat (which I hope I shan't) I'll in the same Words celebrate your Germany.
Ber. Well, a Match. Now for good Luck; since two great Nations are at Stake in this Game, let the Bowls be both alike.
Adol. Do you see that Stone that lies by the Port there.
Ber. Yes I do.