_Bridget_ was serving her mistress's interests in the one--and doing the thing which most pleased herself in the other; so had as many stakes depending upon my uncle _Toby's_ wound, as the Devil himself ----Mrs. _Wadman_ had but one--and as it possibly might be her last (without discouraging Mrs. _Bridget_, or discrediting her talents) was determined to play her cards herself.

Bridget was serving her mistress's interests in the one - and doing the thing which most pleased herself in the other. However, with so many stakes depending upon my uncle Toby's wound, Mrs. Wadman (without discouraging Mrs. Bridget) was determined to play her cards herself.
