A : Gentlemen, once more you are heartily welcome...Sir, you're heartily welcome.

It's not my way, you see, to receive my friends with my back to the fire. I like to give them a hearty reception in the old style at my gate. I like to see their horse and trunks taken care of

B : (Aside): He has got our names from the servants already. (To him): We approve your caution and hospitality, Sir.

The gentlemen are

• A Mr Hardcastle and Sir Marlow
• B Tony Lumpkin and Landlord
• C Hastings and Diggory
• D Young Marlow and Hastings