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17

Then, bring me bowls of gen'rous wine,
Since life's a jest, I ne'er repine;
The morning sun begins to shine—
We'll do some deed of wonder:
The Germans say they drink the most,
And France and Italy will boast;
Old England still will rule the roast,
And make 'em all knock under.

(Speaking).
I understands history—and I always lov'd Queen Anne, because as how her name was Betty.—Where the devil's my bottle?

(Drink some local toast).