Sol. Well, but I have had Chiding enough, now speak to the Matter, of something to bear my Charges.
Cart. I have nothing to give you, but I'll go and try what the Prior will do.
Sol. If any Thing was to be given, your Hands would be ready to receive it; but now there are a great many Difficulties in the Way, when something is to be paid.
Cart. As to what others do, let them look to that, I have no Hands, either to give or take Money: But we'll talk more of these Matters after Dinner, for it is now Time to sit down at Table.
PHILETYMUS and PSEUDOCHEUS.
The ARGUMENT.
This Colloquy sets forth the Disposition and Nature of a Liar, who seems to be born to lie for crafty Gain. A Liar is a Thief. Gain got by Lying, is baser than that which is got by a Tax upon Urine. An egregious Method of deceiving is laid open. Cheating Tradesmen live better than honest ones.
PHILETYMUS and PSEUDOCHEUS.
Phil. From what Fountain does this Flood of Lies flow?
Pseud. From whence do Spiders Webs proceed?