Ra. That may be seen, I believe they have not had a bit of Victuals for three Days together.
Sy. Indeed they have, Sir.
Ra. You say so, but the Horses would tell me another Tale, if they could but speak: Though indeed their Leanness speaks loud enough.
Sy. Indeed I take all the Care in the World of 'em.
Ra. How comes it about then, that they don't look as well as you do?
Sy. Because I don't eat Hay.
Ra. You have this to do still; make ready my Portmanteau quickly.
Sy. It shall be done.
The SCHOOL-MASTER'S ADMONITIONS.
The ARGUMENT.