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little Dimpled, and a Mole upon— I would fain see my Daughter— Brother.
Joll.Why, you shall Sir presently, she's very well; what Noise is that? how now? what's the matter?
Enter Servant.
Serv.Ho! my old Master! my old Masters come, he's Lighted just now at the door with his man John; he's asking for you, he longs to see you; my Master, my old Master.
Joll.This fellows Mad.
Serv.If you wo'nt believe me, go but in and see Sir; he's not so much alter'd, but you'l quickly know him, I knew him before he was Lighted, pray, go in Sir.
Joll.Why, this is strange— there was indeed some weeks since a report at the Exchange that he was Alive still, which was brought by a Ship that came from Barbary; but that he should be Split in two after his Death, and Live agen in both, is wonderfull to me. I'l go see what's the matter.[Exeunt Jolly, Servant.Pun.I begin to shake like a Plum-tree Leaf.
Wor.'Tis a meer Plot o' the Devils to have us beaten, if he send him in just at this Nick.

Scene 8.

Enter Ralph (as John) and two or three Servants.

1. Serv.Ah Rogue, art thou come at last?
2. Serv.Why, you'l not look upon your Old friends! give me your Golls, John.
Ral.Thank ye all heartily for your Love; thank you with all my Heart; my old Bed-fellow, Robin, and how does little Ginny do?
3. Serv.A murren take you, you'l ne're leave your Waggery.
Pun.A murren take ye all, I shall be paid the Portion here with a witness.
Ral.And how does Ralph? good honest Ralph; there is not an honester Fellow in Christendome, though I say't my self, that should not say't.
2. Serv.Ha, ha, ha! Why Ralph the Rogue's well still; Come

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