MASTER. Very.
CONSUL. Isn't she going to marry?
MASTER. Not that I know of.
CONSUL. Is there no fiancé in sight?
MASTER. Why do you ask?
CONSUL. Have you had any thoughts of that kind?
MASTER. I? No, thank you! When I married the last time I was not too old, as we had a child in due time, but I have grown too old since then, and now I want to spend my evening in peace—Do you think I want another master in my own house, who would rob me of life and honour and goods?
CONSUL. Oh, nobody took your life or your goods——
MASTER. Do you mean to say that my honour suffered any harm?
CONSUL. Don't you know?