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This is part of the Account, Brother, that lies open before us.
LOCKIT. A Lady's Tail of rich Brocade----that, I see, is dispos'd of.
PEACHUM. To Mrs. Diana Trapes, the Tally-Woman, and she will make a good
Hand on't in Shoes and Slippers, to trick out young Ladies, upon their going
into Keeping----
LOCKIT. But I don't see any Article of the Jewels.
PEACHUM. Those are so well known that they must be sent abroad----You'll
find them enter'd upon the Article of Exportation.----As for the Snuff-
Boxes, Watches, Swords, &c.----I thought it best to enter them under their
several Heads.
LOCKIT. Seven and twenty Women's Pockets complete; with the several things
therein contain'd; all Seal'd, Number'd, and Enter'd.
PEACHUM. But, Brother, it is impossible for us now to enter upon this
Affair.--We should have the whole Day before us.----Besides, the Account of
the last Half Year's PLate is in a Book by itself, which lies at the other
Office.
LOCKIT. Bring us then more Liquor.----To-day shall be for Pleasure----To-
morrow for Business--Ah, Brother, those Daughters of ours are two slippery
Hussies----Keep a watchful eye upon Polly, and Macheath in a day or two
shall be our own again.
Air XLV.--Down in the North Country, &c.
LOCKIT.
What Gudgeons are we Men!
Ev'ry Woman's easy Prey.
Though we have felt the Hook, agen
We bite and they betray.
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