BARON.
Yes he did.
COUNT.
How do you know?
BARON.
[hesitating]. I have heard him say so.
COUNT.
But he ate, drank, and slept, I suppose?
BARON.
[confused]. Perhaps he did.
COUNT.
And was merry with his friends; and his friends as fond of him as ever?
BARON.
Perhaps [confused]—perhaps they were.
COUNT.
And perhaps he now and then took upon him to lecture young men for their gallantries?
BARON.
Perhaps he did.
COUNT.
Why, then, after all, Baron, your villain is a mighty good, prudent, honest fellow; and I have no objection to your giving me that name.