--This is part of the Account, Brother, that lies open
before us.
LOCKIT. A Lady's Tail of rich Brocade: --that, I see, is dispos'd
of.
PEACHUM. To Mrs. Diana Trapes, the Tally-Woman and she will make a
good Hand on't in Shoes and Slippers, to trick out young Ladies, upon
their going into Keeping. -
LOCKIT. But I don't see any Article of the Jewels.
PEACHUM. Those are so well known that they must be sent abroad--
You'll find them enter'd under the Article of Exportation.--As for
the Snuff-Boxes, Watches, Swords, &c.--I thought it best to enter
them under their several Heads.
LOCKIT. Seven and twenty Women's Pockets complete; with the several
things therein contain'd; all Seal'd, Number'd, and Enter'd.
PEACHUM. But, Brother, it is impossible for us now to enter upon
this Affair,--We should have the whole Day before us.--Besides, the
Account of the last Half Year's Plate is in a Book by itself, which
lies at the other Office.
LOCKIT. Bring us then more Liquor--To-day shall be for Pleasure--To-
morrow for Business--Ah, Brother, those Daughters of ours are two
slippery Hussies--Keep a watchful Eye upon Polly, and Macheath in a
Day or two shall be our own again.
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