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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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