"No, Sir," said she, "of a fool." "Are you far gone with a fool ?" said he.

"Little more than two miles," said she.

"By Gad, you're a wit, madam," cried the officer, "I wish I could with any justice return the compliment," said the lady.

"Zounds, I have done," said he.

"Your bolt is soon shot, according to the old proverb," said she.