Colloquies of Erasmus, Volume I. by Desiderius Erasmus
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_Ti._ Upon these Terms we'll be your Guests. _Eu._ And let every Man bring his Friend along with him, and then, as you now are four, we shall be the just Number of the Muses. _Ti._ A Match. _Eu._ And take Notice, that I shall only find Meat, you are to bring your own Sauce. _Ti._ What Sauce do you mean, Pepper, or Sugar? _Eu._ No, no, something that's cheaper, but more savoury. _Ti._ What's that? _Eu._ A good Stomach. A light Supper to Night, and a little Walk to Morrow Morning, and that you may thank my Country House for. But at what Hour do you please to dine at? _Ti._ At ten a Clock. Before it grows too hot. _Eu._ I'll give Order accordingly. _Boy._ Sir, the Gentlemen are come. _Eu._ You are welcome, Gentlemen, that you are come according to your Words; but you're twice as welcome for coming so early, and bringing the best of Company along with you. There are some Persons who are guilty of |
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