Analyzing and Interpreting Literature / Unit 14 AIL 1326 short lesson, about 20 seconds
"Has His Distresses, I Warrant, Like a Lord"
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The idea
When the servant asks about discounting a bill, Sir Oliver asides that the man wants to raise money too and has his distresses like a lord, affecting creditors and duns. The joke is that a servant is imitating his betters, including their debts.
In practice
Imitating his betters, debts included.
Where people slip
The aside supplies the joke.
Your place on the trail
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