Well, Mr. Boniface, what's the news?
Bon. There's another gentleman below, as the saying is, that, hearing you were but two, would be glad to make the third man, if you'd give him leave.
Aim. What is he?
Bon. A clergyman, as the saying is.
Aim. A clergyman!—is he really a clergyman? or is it only his travelling name, as my friend the captain has it.
Bon. O, sir, he's a priest, and chaplain to the French officers in town.
Aim. Is he a Frenchman?
Bon. Yes, sir; born at Brussels.
Gib. A Frenchman, and a priest! I won't be seen in his company, sir;—I have a value for my reputation, sir.
Aim. Nay, but, captain, since we are by ourselves—Can he speak English, landlord?