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Scepticism
How do I know that?
Ninth Dealer
And you yourself?
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Scepticism
Of that I am still more doubtful.
Ninth Dealer
Well, you are in a fix! And what have you got those scales for?
Scepticism
I use them to weigh arguments in, and get them evenly balanced, They must be absolutely equal—not a feather-weight to choose between them; then, and not till then, can I make uncertain which is right.
Ninth Dealer
What else can you turn your hand to?
Scepticism
Anything; except catching a runaway.
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Ninth Dealer
And why not that?
Scepticism
Because, friend, everything eludes my grasp.
Ninth Dealer
I believe you. A slow, lumpish fellow you seem to be. And what is the end of your knowledge?
Scepticism
Ignorance. Deafness. Blindness.
Ninth Dealer
What! sight and hearing both gone?
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Scepticism
And with them judgement and perception, and all, in short, that distinguishes man from a worm.
Ninth Dealer
You are worth money!—What shall we say for him?
Ninth Dealer
Here it is, Well, fellow; so you are mine?
Scepticism
I doubt it.
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Ninth Dealer
Nay, doubt it not! You are bought and paid for.
Scepticism
It is a difficult case.... I reserve my decision.
Ninth Dealer
Now, come along with me, like a good slave.
