The Marquis in Pale Blue.
Hereafter, only children from superior families should be chosen for this purpose.
The Queen.
And you, respected artist, have no word to say?
The Painter.
It is not fitting that every one should speak. I am engaged to paint, not to make speeches. Still, may I ask you to send the boy away?
(The Queen laughing, makes a sign. Two maids of honour set him free.)
The Marquis in Pink.
What a way of speaking!
The Marquis in Pale Blue.