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"Why, no," said the fellow.

"Seek out Father Bonaccord of the, new Grey Friars. 'Tis the happiest-

go-lucky, ruddiest rogue of a priest that ever hand-fasted a couple.

He'll wed ye and housel ye for a couple of roses. [Footnote: Silver

coins of those parts, worth about three shillings a-piece.] The Black

Friars 'ull take three off ye and tie ye with a sour face at that.

Bonaccord's the man, Brother Bonaccord of the Grey Brothers, hard by

Botchergate."

"Bonaccord for ever!" roared Falve. He blew a kiss to his wife and

went off on his errand.