The Blunderer by Molière
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LEL. Who would have known him in this grotesque dress? Come hither,
Mascarille, you are welcome. MASC. I am a man of honour; I am not Mascarille, I never debauched any married or unmarried woman. [Footnote: Mascarille answers in his gibberish, "Moi non point _Masquerille_," an allusion to _maquerelle_ a female pander; hence his further remarks.] LEL. What funny gibberish! It is really very good! MASC. Go about your business, and do not laugh at me. LEL. You can take off your dress; recognise your master. MASC. Upon my word! by all the saints, I never knew you! LEL. Everything is settled, disguise yourself no longer. MASC. If you do not go away I will give you a slap in the face. LEL. Your Swiss jargon is needless, I tell you, for we are agreed, and his generosity lays me under an obligation. I have all I can wish for; you have no reason to be under any farther apprehension. MASC. If you are agreed, by great good luck, I will no longer play the Swiss, and become myself again. AND. This valet of yours serves you with much zeal; stay a little; I |
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