[Aloud to his Wife.

Mrs. Brul. [Apart.] Dont you know you've emptied it, you sot, you!

Dennis. [Apart.] Draw a mug of beer—I'll palaver him.

Mrs. Brul. [Apart, and going.] Ah! if you would but follow my advice!

[Exit into the House.

Dennis. You see that woman that's gone sir,—she's my wife, poor soul! She has but one misfortune, and that's a wapper.

Pereg. What's that?

Dennis. We had as a neat a big bottle of brandy, a week ago—and damn the drop's left. But I say nothing—she's my wife, poor creature! and she can tell who drank it. Would'nt you like a sup of sour—I mean, of our strong beer?

Pereg. Pshaw! no matter what. Tell me, is a person of the name of Thornberry still living in Penzance?

Dennis. Is it one Mr. Thornberry you are asking after?