I am aware that _Didius_, the great civilian, will contest this point; and cry out against me, Whence comes this man's right to this apple? _ex confesso_, he will say--things were in a state of nature --The apple, as much _Frank's_ apple as _John's_. Pray, Mr. _Shandy_, what patent has he to shew for it? and how did it begin to be his? was it, when he set his heart upon it? or when he gathered it? or when he chew'd it? or when he roasted it? or when he peel'd, or when he brought it home? or when he digested? 
I am aware that Didius will contest this point; and cry out, 'Whence comes this man's right to this apple? Pray, Mr. Shandy, how did it begin to be his? was it when he gathered it? or when he chewed it? or when he roasted it? or when he peeled, or digested it? 