JENNY.

Indeed, sir, I never drink strong-waters, but when I have the cholic.

MACHEATH.

Just the excuse of the fine ladies! why, a lady of quality is never without the cholic....

MISTRESS SLAMMEKIN.

I am sure at least three men of his hanging should be set down to my account.

MISTRESS TRULL.

Mistress Slammekin, that is not fair. For you know one of them was taken in bed with me.

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As to conscience and musty morals, I have as few drawbacks upon my profits or pleasures, as any man of quality in England; in those I am not at least vulgar.... To ruin a girl of severe education, is no small addition to the pleasure of our fine gentlemen.