Lady Cynthia:

Too tall for my taste, and bold. Ha! Ha! If that’s your country innocence, I prefer the town. Those black eyes in that pale face—ugh! Now Herbert is a model, perfect.

A Courtier:

He’s very well, and he knows it. [They pass. Slowly Lord Herbert and Miss Fitton return. The Mistress of Ceremonies orders the cushion dance: the pages arrange the cushions.]

Miss Fitton:

I know you don’t; too well I know it.

Herbert:

I swear I do; put me to the proof.

Miss Fitton:

What’s the good?