Very well, Mr. Landlord, very well! We are not bashful; and least of
all should one be bashful at an inn. We shall not fail to say what we
may wish.

LAND.
I next come to . . .
(taking the pen from behind his ear).

FRAN.
Well?

LAND.
Without doubt, my lady, you are already acquainted with the wise
regulations of our police.

MIN.
Not in the least, sir.

LAND.
We landlords are instructed not to take in any stranger, of whatever
rank or sex he may be, for four-and-twenty hours, without delivering,
in writing, his name, place of abode, occupation, object of his
journey, probable stay, and so on, to the proper authorities.

MIN.
Very well.

LAND.
Will your ladyship then be so good . . .
(going to the table, and making ready to write).