All inspirations of the Continent--
So tell!

GENTLEMAN

Ay. Inspirations now abound!


LADY

Nay, but your looks are grave! That measured speech
Betokened matter that will waken us.--
Is it some piquant cruelty of his?
Or other tickling horror from abroad
The packet has brought in?


GENTLEMAN

The treaty's signed!


MINISTER

Whereby the parties mutually agree
To knit in union and in general league
All outraged Europe.


LADY