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HEADLONG HALL.
Squire Headlong—(taking the skull.)
Memento mori. Come, a bumper of Burgundy.
Mr. Nightshade.
A very classical application, Squire Headlong. The Romans were in the practice of adhibiting skulls at their banquets, and sometimes little skeletons of silver, as a silent admonition to the guests to enjoy life while it lasted.
The Reverend Doctor Gaster.
Sound doctrine, Mr. Nightshade.
Mr. Escot.
I question its soundness. The use of vinous spirit has a tremendous influence in the deterioration of the human race.
Mr. Foster.
I fear, indeed, it operates as a considerable check to the progress of the species towards
