Lady L. No, no; but was forced to capitulate. But since you are come to raise the siege, we'll dance, and sing, and laugh——
Sir H. And love, and kiss——Montrez moi votre chambre?
Lady L. Attends, attends, un peu——I remember, Sir Harry, you promised me, in Paris, never to ask that impertinent question again.
Sir H. Pshaw, madam! that was above two months ago: besides, madam, treaties made in France are never kept.
Lady L. Would you marry me, Sir Harry?
Sir H. Oh! I do detest marriage.—But I will marry you.
Lady L. Your word, sir, is not to be relied on: if a gentleman will forfeit his honour in dealings of business, we may reasonably suspect his fidelity in an amour.
Sir H. My honour in dealings of business! Why, madam, I never had any business in all my life.
Lady L. Yes, Sir Harry, I have heard a very odd story, and am sorry that a gentleman of your figure should undergo the scandal.
Sir H. Out with it, madam.