It is fitting I should have better garb than this which we have brought with us." "You are ever free with some mad jest or other, Jack; but what is this new madness of which you speak ?" "No madness at all, my dear boy; for in fact I have but come from the council chamber, where I have met these very gentlemen whom I have named to you.

But pray you note, my dear brother, there are those who hold John Law, and his studies, not so light as doth his own brother.
For myself, the matter furnishes no surprise at all.

As for you, you had never confidence in me, nor in yourself.

Gad! Will, hadst but the courage of a flea, what days we two might have together here in this old town!" "I want none of such days, Jack," said Will Law, soberly.

"I care most to see you settled in some decent way of living.