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H. Why you won't (illegible text) againſt your Lord and Maſter?
W. Rather, unnatural Monſter, cruel Brute; Tyrant, Devil, or any thing worſe.
H. But you know the Command, Wives obey your Hudbands, in all things.
W. Well and you know, that Huſbands are to love and cheriſh their wives.
H. That I think we do, when we chaſtiſe and correct a them for their Sins, 'tis a plain token of our love and esteem, to reclaim them when they do amiss —you know I only beat the other part of myself when I ſtilke you
W. O Mr Wife acre, Pray for the future beat the other Part of yourſelf and (illegible text) like Charity be Healt at home
H But if you were as near to me as my right eye, or my right hand, I am to pluck you out, cut you off, and caſt you from me, when you become offenſive.
W. Out profane wretch! no more chopping of Divinity and Logic. I know you would fain cut me off from your (illegible text), and your (illegible text), but it have Maintenance for me and my children or I'll have your bones Goal, you dog! I will fo(illegible text)
H. Hold, good wife, be net ſo hot, I am ſure you and your Children want for nothing.
W. No ſwell-tub, but that we are ſenſibie we can't have our due and the landladies too.
H. Why hand you Tea eveery morning, Goſſip round you, with full liberty to lie, ſlander, and tell lies of your neighbours.
