A. Who ever saw a sparrow with its tail at the back of its head!
F.P. I’m afraid she will not suit.
A. Why?
F.P. Well, she has not the air.
A. She has been treading grapes in the wine-press and is all stained, but she will go and have a wash....
F.P. Drop me a curtsey now. Let us see how she does it.
G. This side or that?
F.P. See what a manner for the Court! My fine lady keeper of goats, you must do thus. Did you mark me? And make the steps so. Do you understand? And you will look thus, with lofty mien, your body very straight, laughing little and subtly, with a spice of honest deceit. To speak only occasionally is excellent. You must not be in love nor give love over, and to show that you are fancy-free be careful not to sigh.[46]
MOFINA MENDES
Payo. Since it is the will of God that I should pay so harmful a shepherdess, in reward for your trouble, take this pot of oil and go and sell it at the fair, and perhaps you will prosper, since I cannot with you in my service.