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A Gortschakoff, or even a commander |
| Thetis. | Then, why let Alexander Brew the material of a future storm, By undertaking what he can't perform? |
| Proserpine. | 'March of events,' you see,—things wont keep still! |
| Thetis. | Events have always marched,—they always will.— Another point,—Isis is going to pay Th' expenses of your journey:—how much, pray? |
| Proserpine. | Well, as I am by nature somewhat thrifty, I put the total at about two-fifty Millions;—but not wishing her to 'smash,' I shall not harshly press for all in cash; So, this is the arrangement we have made,— She mortgages Armenia,—till it's paid. |
| Thetis. | Then, I should say, it wouldn't be far wrong To guess your lease is likely to be long; She'll, doubtless, pay (if not on Kalends Greek) Some Sunday in the middle of the week! "No land! no gain;—disinterested glory!" How suits the new edition of the story? Deem you, Batoum is destined for your Czars?— Their triumphs incomplete without their Kars? |
| Proserpine. | A mere security! That's settled! |
