Beau. Why, I'd take Care of her Affairs, rid her of all her Troubles, her Maidenhead, and her Portion.
Esop. And, pray, what Sort of Wife wou'd you be willing to throw yourself away upon?
Beau. Why, upon one that has Youth, Beauty, Quality, Virtue, Wit and Money.
Esop. And how may you be qualified yourself, to back you in your Pretensions to such a one?
Beau. Why, I am qualified with——a Perriwig——a Snuff-box—a Feather——a——smooth Face——a Fool's Head——and a Patch.
Esop. But one Question more: What Settlements can you make?
Beau. Settlements!—Why, if she be a very great Heiress, indeed, I believe I may settle——myself upon her for Life, and my Pox upon her Children for ever.
Esop. 'Tis enough; you may expect I'll serve you, if it lies in my Way. But I wou'd not have you rely too much upon your Success, because People sometimes are mistaken——
As for Example——