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Scepticism
But how am I to know whether what you say is true?
Ninth Dealer
Ask the auctioneer. Ask my money. Ask the spectators.
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Scepticism
Spectators? But can we be sure there are any?
Ninth Dealer
Oh, V'll send you to the treadmill. That will convince you with a vengeance that I am your master.
Scepticism
Reserve your decision.
Ninth Dealer
Too late. It is given.
Heraclitus
Stop that wrangling and go with your purchaser. Gentlemen, we hope to see you here again to-morrow, when we shall be offering some lots suitable for plain men, artisans, and shopkeepers.
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