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,