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Act 4, Scene 1, line 23.

Note to Twelfth Night, 4.1.23, "fourteen years' purchase"

The purchase price of land was generally estimated at twelve years' rent. The Clown seems to be broadly hinting that if Cesario (as the Clown thinks Sebastian is) wants to be well spoken of, he'll have to give a lot bigger tip.

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