He could have developed his oil wells if it wasn't for those pesky tree-hugging hippies.

Both Matthew and Luke have three sendings of servants, but the narratives are framed differently. Matthew has two sendings of servants (plural) to the original guests, two excuses offered for the refusal, and one sending of servants to the substitute guests.

As you're so tired, why not try to catch forty winks before you leave?

The poor Bella has, you know, a plump high-fed face, if I maybe allowed the expression.