PETER. Egad — and so we must — that’s impossible. Ah! Master Rowley when an old Batchelor marries a young wife — He deserves — no the crime carries t… - Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Ah! Master Rowley, when an old bachelor marries a young wife, he deserves — no — the crime carries its punishment along with it.

I vow I bear no malice against the People I abuse, when I say an ill-natured thing, 'tis out of pure Good Humour — and I take it for granted they deal exactly in the same manner with me

MARIA. For my Part — I own madam — wit loses its respect with me, when I see it in company with malice. —

He stated it distinctly...as what he conceived was the unalterable resolution of ministers, that no proposal for peace should be entertained, while a single French soldier had a footing on British ground. [This sentiment was universally applauded.]