"In Gloucester street," said Sir Asinus; "a salubrious and pleasant lodging."
"Gloucester street! Why, your constitutional civil and religious emancipation is not complete!"
"No, my dear sir—no."
"Come and live here with me in the palace; I'll protect you in your rights with my guards and cannon."
"No, your Excellency," said Sir Asinus, laughing. "You are the representative of that great system which I oppose. I am afraid of the Greeks and their gifts."
"Zounds! let me vindicate myself. I an opponent of your ideas!" cried the Governor, laughing.
"You are the representative of royalty."
"No, I am a good Virginian."
"You are an admirer of the Established Church."
The Governor whistled.