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CHAP. X.
How he came acquainted with lewd and vicious Ap∣prentices. What Trade they drove together. What places and times of meeting.
I was as officious at home, as reserv'd from all company, never stirring forth unless call'd by my Masters business, till my next Neighbors man intruded himself into my acquaintance. Who so farr insinuated himself into my affections, that I was in a manner wholy ruled by him. He and I met on a time abroad, and would not be deny'd but he must needs fasten a glass of Wine, conducting me to a Tavern where the Drawer (as he said) was his friend. After several Congratulations past, order was given for a pint of Canary: being gone to draw it, this young man began to tell me what an honest fellow this Ralph the Drawer was; which words he had no sooner utter'd, but I heard him cry at the Bar, A Pint of white Wine in the Rose, score; and immediately in he brings it, and in formality a glass but we made no use of it for he was fearful his Master would dis∣cover the cheat, and therefore desired us to be speedy in the dispatch, and so we made but too draughts thereof. Away he goes again, and brings in another,