Sir _Fran._ Indeed, I like them not, Mrs. _Motherly_; if they wou'd dine at twelve o'clock, as we do in the country, a man might be able to drink a reasonable bottle between that and supper-time. Mrs. _Moth._ That wou'd be much better indeed, Sir _Francis_. Sir _Fran._ But then when we consider that what we undergo, is in being busy for the good of our country,----O, the good of our country is above all things; what a noble and glorious thing it is, Mrs. _Motherly_, that _England_ can boast of five hundred zealous gentlemen, all in one room, all of one mind, upon a fair occasion, to go altogether by the ears for the good of their country!----_Humphry_, perhaps you'll be a senator in time, as your father is now; and when you are, remember your country; spare nothing for the good of your country! and when you come home, at the end of the sessions, you will find yourself so adored, that your country will come and dine with you every day in the week. O, here's my uncle _Richard_. _Enter Uncle ~Richard~._ Mrs. _Moth._ I think, Sir, I had better get you a mouthful of something to stay your stomach 'till supper. [_Exit._ Sir _Fran._ With all my heart, for I'm almost famish'd. Squire _Humph._ And so shall I before my mother comes from the playhouse, so I'll go and get a butter'd toast. [_Exit._ Sir _Fran._ Uncle, I hope you are well. Unc. _Rich._ Nephew, if I had been sick I wou'd not have come abroad; I suppose you are well, for I sent this morning, and was inform'd you went out early; was it to make your court to some of the great men? Sir _Fran._ Yes, uncle, I was advised to lose no time, so I went to one great man, whom I had never seen before. Unc. _Rich._ And who had you got to introduce you? Sir _Fran._ Nobody; I remember'd I had heard a wise man say, My son, be bold; so I introduced myself. Unc. _Rich._ As how, I pray? Sir _Fran._ Why thus, uncle; please your Lordship, says I, I am Sir _Francis Headpiece_ of _Headpiece-Hall_, and member of parliament for the ancient borough of _Gobble-Guiney_. Sir, your humble servant, says my Lord, tho' I have not the honour to know your person, I have heard you are a very honest gentleman, and I am very glad your borough has made choice of so worthy a representative; have you any service to command me? Those last words, uncle, gave me great encouragement: And tho' I know you have not any very great opinion of my parts, I believe you won't say I mist it now. Unc. _Rich._ I hope I shall have no cause. Sir _Fran._ My Lord, says I, I did not design to say any thing to your Lordship to-day about business; but since your Lordship is so kind and free, as to bid me speak if I have any service to command you, I will. Unc. _Rich._ So.