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Qing -> The Scholars -> In which a monk invited to say masses is involved in a lawsuit, and a country gentleman out to raise money runs into trouble -> 13

:「。」One of Yan's servants brought in a hamper and a bottle of wine which he placed on the table. In the hamper were nine varieties of chicken, duck, salted fish and ham. Senior Licentiate Yan invited them to take the seats of honour and, offering them wine, said, 「I should have invited you to my poor home, but I felt it was unworthy of you; and, since you have to go to the yamen presently, I wanted to avoid unnecessary delay. So I have just provided a simple meal, in order that we may enjoy some conversation here. I hope you won't take this amiss.」
:「。」Taking the wine cups from him, the two scholars said, 「We have never called on you, yet we are accepting your hospitality.」
:「。」:「。」 Senior Licentiate Yan protested politely and remained standing until they had drunk, but Fan Jin and Mr. Zhang did not dare drink much for fear their faces would turn red. They put down their cups half full. 「Magistrate Tang is kind and benevolent,」 said Yan. 「He is a great blessing to the county.」
:「?」「Yes, he seems to have accomplished much here,」 said Mr. Zhang.


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