Can you dance, damsel, as I would see you?
HENRICH SCHERCL.
(Aside to ROSALINE.) Go away—go away—go away. Oh, demmit, will you go away! (Salaaming.) Most Serene One—
REMBRANDT TEMPENNY.
Proceed. But be quick—I am impatient to be gone. Allah Bismillah, be quick!
HENRICH SCHERCL (aside).
What a temper he's got! (Aloud.) Be guided by your servant. I have your Royal Highness's interest at heart. (Aside.) Also my own. (Aloud.) These bainters are so queer—they do not understand business at all, at all. Nach, they know nothing about it—at least very few of them. The less you have to do with them directly the better for your Royal Highness. If your Royal Highness wishes to fill the picture galleries of your new palace I'll take on the job at contract. I'll save you sixty per cent, s'welp me!
REMBRANDT TEMPENNY.
That is very kind of you. Why should you do it?
HENRICH SCHERCL.