ERA. It is exactly what I mean to do. (_Aside to the_ PHYSICIAN)
I particularly recommend you not to let him slip out of your hands,
for at times he tries to escape.

1ST PHY. You need not fear.

ERA. (_to_ MR. DE POURCEAUGNAC). Pray excuse the incivility I
commit.

MR. POUR. Don't mention it. You are really too kind.




SCENE XI.--MR. DE POURCEAUGNAC, 1ST PHYSICIAN, 2ND PHYSICIAN,
APOTHECARY.

1ST PHY. It is a great honour to me to be chosen to do you a service.

MR. POUR. I am your servant.

1ST PHY. Here is a clever man, one of my brethren, with whom I will
consult concerning the manner of our treating you.

MR. POUR. There is no need of so much ceremony, I tell you; I am
easily satisfied.

1ST PHY. Bring some seats. (_Servants come in and place
chairs._)