Alice.. You see they always nearly remember.
Clown.. No pleasant business a-doing by the looks of you. I guess it, and don't wonder. What was your joke as we started the cards? Man who sits to gamble at night had better have called his attorney betimes in the morning.
Eglantine.. Ah, well remembered. Pray redeem, Mr. Talon, as soon as may be, my note of hand for fifteen thousand from Sir Jeffrey Rake's steward.
Pantaloon.. My lord.
Clown.. And it's him that this bit of gossip's about that I've come to tell 'ee. Dang it, the best that ever you heard. You must know ...
Eglantine.. George, we detain Mr. Talon, who has business to do and no care for gossip.
Pantaloon.. Oh, believe me, my lord, for an old 'un ...
Clown.. So we do believe you, Mr. Joseph ... sprier than many an old 'un, I'm sure.
Eglantine.. A parting glass of wine to cheer you. George, help Mr. Talon and yourself.
[Harlequin waves his wand--a napkin it is this time--and the glasses are filled.