But we, Gentlemen, have still Honour enough to break through the
Corruptions of the World.--And while I can serve you, you may command
me.
BEN. It grieves my Heart that so generous a Man should be involv'd
in such Difficulties, as oblige him to live with such ill Company,
and herd with Gamesters.
MATT. See the Partiality of Mankind!--One Man may steal a Horse,
better than another look over a Hedge.--Of all Mechanics, of all
servile Handicrafts-men, a Gamester is the vilest. But yet, as many
of the Quality are of the Profession, he is admitted amongst the
politest Company. I wonder we are not more respected.
MACHEATH. There will be deep Play to-night at Marybone, and
consequently Money may be pick'd up upon the Road. Meet me there,
and I'll give you the Hint who is worth Setting.
MATT. The Fellow with a brown Coat with a narrow Gold Binding, I am
told, is never without Money.
MACHEATH. What do you mean, Matt?--Sure you will not think of
meddling with him!--He's a good honest kind of a Fellow, and one of
us.
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