[Mr. Talon doesn't know, it seems. Then, it is Harlequin who speaks.
Harlequin.. If your lordship pleases, it happens very strangely to be the place where Richardson, our singing chambermaid, was born; where she lived till I brought her here.
Eglantine.. Her home?
Harlequin.. Her home, my lord.
Eglantine.. I must keep this safe, Quin.
[Quite tenderly--though why?--he lays the parchment by his side.
Clown.. Damme, I want another glass to pull me over the shock, old Talon.
Pantaloon.. An excellent wine. It reminds me of the time ...
Eglantine.. [Watch in hand.] Let it remind us all of the time. Mr. Talon, Lady Clarissa's lawyers expect you at nine with the bonds for twelve thousand five hundred pounds. Don't let me detain you.
Clown.. Lady Clarissa! But that's the very name...