Clink. I perceive here will be a wit-combat between these beaux-esprits. Prue, be sure you set down all the similes.
Prue retires to the back part of the stage with pen and ink.
Sir Trem. The subjects of most modern plays are as ill chosen as——
Plotw. The patrons of their dedications.
[Clink. makes signs to Prue.
Sir Trem. Their plots as shallow——
Plotw. As those of bad poets against new plays
Sir Trem. Their episodes as little of a piece to the main action, as——
Clink. A black gown with a pink-colour'd petticoat. Mark that, Prue.
[Aside.
Sir Trem. Their sentiments are so very delicate—
Plotw. That like whipt syllabub they are lost before they are tasted.