Your _representative_ has agreed that you shall give a hogshead.
-- That is but too true.

Cursed weakness! It seems to me that I was unwise in making him my agent; for what is there in common between the General of an army and the poor owner of a vineyard?
-- You see well that there is something in common between you, were it only the wine you make, and which, in your name, he votes to himself.
-- Laugh at me; I deserve it, my dear Collector.

But be reasonable, and leave me the sixth hogshead at least.

The interest of the debt is paid, the civil list provided for, the public service assured, and the war in Africa perpetuated.

What more do you want?
-- The bargain is not made with me.