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Scene 14.
MACHEATH, BEN BUDGE, MATT OF THE MINT.MACHEATH.
For my having broke Prison, you see, Gentlemen, I am order'd immediate Execution.—The Sheriff's Officers, I believe, are now at th Door.—That Jemmy Twitcher should peach me, I own surpris'd me!—'Tis a plain Proof that the World is all alike, and that even our Gang can no more trust one another than other People. Therefore, I beg you, Gentlemen, look well to yourselves, for in all probability you may live some Months longer.
MATT.
We are heartily sorry, Captain, for your Misfortune.—But 'tis what we must all come to.
MACHHEATH.
Peachum and Lockit, you know, are infamous Scoundrels. Their Lives are as much in your Power, as yours are in theirs.—Remember your dying Friend!—'Tis my last Request.—Bring those Villains to the Gallows before you, and I am satisfied.
MATT.
We'll do it.
JAILOR.
Miss Polly and Miss Lucy intreat a Word with you.
MACHEATH.
Gentlemen, adieu.
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