Sir H. Who? why, we!
Tank. Ay, we!
Sir H. And then we may provide for our friends. I love my country, but I don't know why I may not get something by it as well as another; at least to reimburse me.—And I do assure you, though I have not bribed a single vote, my election will stand me in a good five thousand pounds.
Tank. Ay, and so will mine me: but if ever we should get uppermost, Sir Harry, I insist upon immediately paying off the debts of the nation.
Sir H. Mr Tankard, that shall be done with all convenient speed.
Tank. I'll have no delay in it, sir.
May. There spoke the spirit of a true Englishman: ah! I love to hear the squire speak; he will be a great honour to his country in foreign parts.
Sir H. Our friends stay for us at the tavern; we'll go and talk more over a bottle.
Tank. With all my heart; but I will pay off the debts of the nation.
May. Come to the tavern then:— There, while brisk wine improves our conversation, We at our pleasure will reform the nation.