MR. POUR. Pardon me; yes, I remember. (_To_ SBRIGANI) Deuce take
me if I do.

SBRI. (_aside to_ MR. DE POURCEAUGNAC). There are a hundred
things like that which one is apt to forget altogether.

ERA. Let us embrace, I pray, and renew our former friendship.

SBRI. (_to_ MR. DE POURCEAUGNAC). This man seems to have a great
affection for you.

ERA. Tell me some news of all the family. How is that gentleman
your ... he who is such an honest man?

MR. POUR. My brother the sheriff? [Footnote: _Consul_ in the
south equalled _echevin_ in the north. Both words are obsolete
in this sense.]

ERA. Yes.

MR. POUR. He is as well as can be.

ERA. I am delighted to hear it. And that good tempered man? You know,
your....

MR. POUR. My cousin, the assessor?

ERA. Exactly.