Sir, said I, collecting myself--it is not my intention to take post----
--But you may--said he, persisting in his first reply--you may take post if you chuse----
--And I may take salt to my pickled herring, said I, if I chuse----
--But I do not chuse--
--But you must pay for it, whether you do or no.
Aye! for the salt; said I (I know)----
--And for the post too; added he. Defend me! cried I----

'Sir,' said I, collecting myself, 'it is not my intention to take the post-stage.'
'But you may,' said he, 'if you choose.'
'And I may take salt on my pickled herring,' said I, 'if I choose - but I do not choose.'
'But you must pay for the post-stage, whether you do or no.'
'Defend me!' I cried. 