Lover's Vows by August von Kotzebue
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opportunity to use my elegant gun: the but is inlaid with
mother-of-pearl. You cannot find better work, or better taste.--Even my coat of arms is engraved. BARON. But can you shoot? COUNT. That I have never tried--except, with my eyes, at a fine woman. BARON. I am not particular what game I pursue.--I have an old gun; it does not look fine; But I can always bring down my bird. Enter SERVANT. SERVANT. Mr. Anhalt begs leave---- BARON. Tell him to come in.--I shall be ready in a moment. [Exit Servant. COUNT. Who is Mr. Anhalt? AMELIA. Oh, a very good man. [With warmth.] COUNT. "A good man." In Italy, that means a religious man; in France, it means a cheerful man; in Spain, it means a wise man; and in England, it means a rich man.--Which good of all these is Mr. Anhalt? AMELIA. A good man in every country, except England. COUNT. And give me the English good man, before that of any other nation. |
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