Here’s to the maiden of bashful fifteen Here’s to the widow of fifty Here’s to the flaunting, extravagant queen; And here’s to the housewife that’s t… - Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Here's to the maiden of bashful fifteen; Here's to the widow of fifty; Here's to the flaunting, extravegant quean, And here's to the housewife that's thrifty. Let the toast pass — Drink to the lass; I'll warrant she'll prove an excuse for the glass.

I wish, sir, you would practice this without me. I can't stay dying here all night.

As there are three of us come on purpose for the game, you won't be so cantankerous as to spoil the party by sitting out.

My valour is certainly going!—it is sneaking off!—I feel it oozing out as it were at the palms of my hands!