1st Woman. Take all this pains to see nothing?
Footpad. Very pious good people, I shall shew you no sport this day.
[From “Mamamouchi,” a Comedy, by Edward Ravenscroft, 1675.]
Foolish Lender.
Debtor. As to my affairs, you know I stand indebted to you.
Creditor. A few dribbling sums, Sir.
Debt. You lent ’em me very frankly, and with a great deal of generosity, and much like a gentleman.
Cred. You are pleased to say so.
Debt. But I know how to receive kindnesses, and to make returns according to the merits of the person that obliges me.