PIERROT
Madame is merciless!
THE LADY
Is that the tone?
PIERROT
The very tone: I swear thou lackest naught.
Madame was evidently bred at Court.
THE LADY
Thou speakest glibly: 'tis not of thine age.
PIERROT
I listened much, as best becomes a page.
THE LADY
I like thy Court but little—
PIERROT
Hush! the Queen!
Bow, but not low—thou knowest what I mean.
THE LADY
Nay, that I know not!
PIERROT
Though she wear a crown,
'Tis from La Pompadour one fears a frown.
THE LADY
Thou art a child: thy malice is a game.