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A drunken Hector being brought be∣fore a Justice of Peace upon the account of Swearing, was commanded to deposite his Fine, which was two shillings: there∣upon plucking out a Half-Crown, said, Pray what should I have paid had I cursed? the Justice told him Six pence: Then, quoth he, a pox take you all for a company of Knaves and Fools, and there's Half a Crown for you; I will never stand changing of Money.