What matters?
War is breaking out anew, to bring the time of high prices and paper money and credit.
Honest yeoman, you will not be refused.

He scratches his rough head, pulls a leg, as he calls it, when the clerk leans over the counter, and asks to see "Muster Mawnering hisself." The clerk points to the little office-room of the new junior partner, who has brought 10,000 pounds and a clear head to the firm.

And the yeoman's great boots creak heavily in.
I told you so, honest yeoman; you come out with a smile on your brown face, and your hand, that might fell an ox, buttons up your huge breeches pocket.

You will ride home with a light heart; go and dine, and be merry.
The yeoman tramps to the ordinary; plates clatter, tongues wag, and the borrower's full heart finds vent in a good word for that kind "Muster Mawnering." For a wonder, all join in the praise.

"He's an honour to the town; he's a pride to the country.