Hyd. Infinite— we have had such hissing, and clapping and laughing— poor Pasquin has been roasted devilishly.
Ly. Lucy. O Lud, I am Sorry for that. prithee introduce me to him.
Hyd. Mr. Pasquin your Friend Marforio was mistaken in this Lady; she is a Woman of Fashion, the Celebrated Lady Lucy Loveit, who has made great part of the Tour of Europe in Cavalier.
Pas. Sir I have had the Honour of seeing the Lady Abroad, the last time I perform’d upon the Italian Theatre in Paris.
Ly. Lucy. Well Mr. Pasquin, tho’ I am brought before you, As an Offender, I am vastly glad to see you in England. perhaps they may not relish you at first but I am sure you will take when once the Canaille come to understand you. I’ll send you a thousand Anecdotes of my own Acquaintance. I will let you into the Secrets of every Intrigue, Family, and Character, from Pall. Mall to Grosvenor Square.
Pas. That will hit my plans exactly, Madam.
Ly. Lucy. I know it will [whispers to him] let me tell you there are some Characters present wou’d make Admirable Sport upon the Stage. there is Miss Single-Life, that pretended Old Maid is an immense fine one. I can give you all the Out-lines & some of the most glaring Colours of her Character.
Pas. Madam, I shall take it as a Singular Favour.
Ly. Lucy. I’ll give it aloud before her Face, as of another Person, Mr. Pasquin.
Pas. O dear Madam, that will be vastly kind, and quite polite.