CHAP. XX.
The discourse[1] that passed between Nic. Frog and Esquire South, which John Bull overheard.
JOHN thought every minute a year, till he got into Ecclesdown castle; he repairs to the Salutation, with a design to break the matter gently to his partners; before he entered, he overheard Nic. and the esquire in a very pleasant conference.
Esq. South. O the ingratitude and injustice of mankind! that John Bull, whom I have honoured with my friendship and protection so long, should flinch at last, and pretend that he can disburse no more money for me! that the family of the Souths, by his sneaking temper, should be kept out of their own!
Nic. Frog. An't like your worship, I am in amaze at it; I think the rogue should be compelled to his duty.
Esq. South. That he should prefer his scandalous pelf, the dust and dregs of the earth, to the prosperity and grandeur of my family!
Nic. Frog. Nay, he is mistaken there too; for he would quickly lick himself whole again by his vales. It's strange he should prefer Philip Baboon's custom to esquire South's.
Esq. South. As you say, that my clothier, that is to get so much by the purchase, should refuse to
