Then cross his venal Palm with half a Piece [128]

He strait accosts you with another Face.

"Sir you're a Gentleman;—I like you well,

But who are such at first, we cannot tell;

Tho' your Behaviour speaks you what I thought,

And therefore I'll oblige you as I ought:

"How your Affairs may stand, I do not know,

But here, Sir, Cash does frequently run low.

I'll serve you,—don't be lavish,—only mum!