The Pretentious Young Ladies by Molière
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MASC. (_Putting his hand upon the button of his breeches_). I am going to show you a tremendous wound. MAD. There is no occasion for it, we believe it without seeing it. MASC They are honour's marks, that show what a man is made of. CAT. We have not the least doubt of the valour of you both. MASC. Viscount, is your coach in waiting? JOD. Why? MASC. We shall give these ladies an airing, and offer them a collation. MAD. We cannot go out to-day. MASC. Let us send for musicians then, and have a dance. JOD. Upon my word, that is a happy thought. MAD. With all our hearts, but we must have some additional company. MASC. So ho! Champagne, Picard, Bourguignon, Cascaret, Basque, La Verdure, Lorrain, Provencal, La Violette. I wish the deuce took all these footmen! I do not think there is a gentleman in France worse served than I am! These rascals are always out of the way. |
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