Dennis. And what did he pay?
Dan. Guess now.
Dennis. A hundred pounds?
Dan. Six thousand, by gum!
Dennis. What! on the nail?
Dan. Na; on the counter.
Dennis. Whew!—six thousand pou——! Oh, by the powers, this man must be the philosopher's stone! Dan——
Dan. Hush! here he be.
Enter Peregrine, from the House.
Per. [To Dan.] So, friend, you have brought provision, I perceive.