the_ PHYSICIAN) but this person, in whose hands I leave you, will
do for you all he possibly can.

1ST PHY. I am bound by my profession to do so; and it is enough that
you should lay this duty upon me.

MR. POUR. (_aside_). It is his steward, no doubt; he must be a
man of quality.

1ST PHY. (_to_ ERASTE). Yes, Sir; I assure you that I shall
treat this gentleman methodically, and in strict accordance with the
rules of our art.

MR. POUR. Indeed, I do not ask for so much ceremony; and I have not
come here to trouble you so.

1ST PHY. Such a duty is a pleasure to me.

ERA. (_to_ 1ST PHYSICIAN). Nevertheless, here are ten pistoles
beforehand, as an earnest of what I have promised you.

MR. POUR. No, if you please; I won't hear of your spending anything
on my account, nor do I wish you to send for anything particular for
me.

ERA. Ah, pray, do not trouble yourself; it is not for that you
imagine.

MR. POUR. I beg of you to treat me only as a friend.