Zur, I have argufied the topic, and it wou'dn't be pratty—zo I can't.

Sir Philip. Can't! absurd!

Ash. Well, zur, there is but another word—I wont.

Sir Philip. Indeed!

Ash. No, zur, I won't—I'd zee myself hang'd first, and you too, zur—I wou'd indeed.

[Bowing.

Sir Philip. You refuse then to obey.

Ash. I do, zur—at your zarvice.

[Bowing.

Sir Philip. Then the law must take its course.