Peacock
And wakes with a ravenous appetite that I have difficulty to control.
Dudley (laughing)
Oh, as to that, Doctor, you keep me well regulated.
Peacock How he roars! This roaring is no good for him. It comes from too many vessels in contact with the diaphragm. To remedy this defect we ought to give him a purge.
Dudley (crying)
Another purge! Woe is me.
Peacock Preceded by a tonic composed of softening laxatives to prevent dry stools. Go quickly, Mr. Flem, and prepare some suppositories and bring them back here.
Flem
Back in a flash.
(Exit Flem.)
Peacock As soon as you possibly can. This business is serious and requires diligence.
Dudley Can't you leave me without tormenting me, Doctor? For the last three days, ever since I put myself in your hands, you've already purged me twice. I want to have lunch and enjoy it.
Peacock Blood isn't necessary to preserve life. I know what I'm doing. I am more interested in keeping you alive than you yourself. Listen, my friend, as soon as I have bled you, I'll cook up a delicious lunch.