Lady. Very well. (Exit Footman) We shall [have] no Occasion for them tonight nor never in regard to Mr. Canker.
Heart. I protest, Madam, this Hour's Conversation and its Circumstances, tolerably handled, would make, a la mode a Francaise, an agreeable Petit Piece.
Lady. Not a bad thought, I vow, Mr. Heartly.
Heart. Shall I recommend it to your Ladyship? I know your Talents for the Drama, and I'll answer for its Success.
Trif. And so will I by Jupiter; my Lady, we'll make a party on purpose to support it.
Sir Pat. And so will I by all the Gods in Virgil's Iliad! O I'll come alone with a hundred Catcalls of my Acquaintance to support it.
Heart. Shall we prevail on your Ladyship?
Lady. Upon my Honour, I don't dislike the Whim, if you will promise your Assistance, Mr. Heartly.
Heart. Your Ladyship does me Honour; you may command me and Mr. Canker shall be the Hero.
Lady. Really I am afraid his Character is so very high that the Audience will never allow it to be natural.