And strong determination. He sold his house in town,

Retired from life & pleasure—bought a farm out here,

And works upon it from morning till night like a common drudge.

There’s nothing to laugh at.

Gor.Excuse me, sir, I was only thinking

Of something very ridiculous.

Chr.Attend. ’Tis you have caused

This quarrel: you have alienated father and son.

Not only that; but it lies with you, and you alone,

That one is risking his life in wild & barbarous wars,