Mr. Barn. I never saw him in my life before, but for all that, I'll hold fifty pound he comes to dine with me.
Enter the Marquis.
Marq. My dear Mr. Barnard, I'm your most humble servant.
Mr. Barn. I don't doubt it, Sir.
Marq. What is the meaning of this, Mr. Barnard? You look as coldly upon me as if I were a stranger.
Mr. Barn. Why truly, Sir, I'm very apt to do so by persons I never saw in my life before.
Marq. You must know, Mr. Barnard, I'm come on purpose to drink a bottle with you.
Mr. Barn. That may be, Sir; but it happens that at this time I am not at all dry.
Marq. I left the ladies at cards waiting for supper; for my part, I never play; so I came to see my dear Mr. Barnard; and I'll assure you I undertook this journey only to have the honour of your acquaintance.