JONATHAN

Why, I swear we don't make any great matter of
distinction in our state between quality and other
folks.


JESSAMY

This is, indeed, a levelling principle.--I hope, Mr.
Jonathan, you have not taken part with the insurgents.


JONATHAN

Why, since General Shays has sneaked off and
given us the bag to hold, I don't care to give my
opinion; but you'll promise not to tell--put your ear
this way--you won't tell?--I vow I did think the
sturgeons were right.


JESSAMY

I thought, Mr. Jonathan, you Massachusetts men
always argued with a gun in your hand. Why didn't
you join them?

JONATHAN