Ponteach; Or, The Savages of America
M'Dole.

Jack, bring a Bottle, pour them each a Gill.

You know which Cask contains the Rum. The Rum?

1st Indian.

1st Indian.

It's good strong Rum, I feel it very soon.

M'Dole.

M'Dole.

Give me a Glass. Here's Honesty in Trade;

We English always drink before we deal.

2nd Indian.

2nd Indian.

Good Way enough; it makes one sharp and cunning.

M'Dole.

M'Dole.

Hand round another Gill. You're very welcome.

3rd Indian.

3rd Indian.

Some say you Englishmen are sometimes Rogues;

You make poor Indians drunk, and then you cheat.


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