M’Dole. Hand round another Gill. You’re very welcome.
3d Indian. Some say you Englishmen are sometimes Rogues;
You make poor Indians drunk, and then you cheat.
1st Indian. No, English good. The Frenchmen give no Rum.
2d Indian. I think it’s best to trade with Englishmen.
M’Dole. What is your Price for Beaver Skins per Pound?
1st Indian. How much you ask per Quart for this strong Rum?
M’Dole. Five Pounds of Beaver for One Quart of Rum.
1st Indian. Five Pounds? Too much. Which is’t you call Five
Pound?
M’Dole. This little Weight. I cannot give you more.
1st Indian. Well, take ’em; weigh ’em. Don’t you cheat us now.