MELANCHOLY.
Lord Eustace (a young Nobleman in love). "TELL ME, THOMPSON, ARE THOSE THE BIRDS?"
Thompson (his confidential Servant). "YES, MY LORD."
Eust. "THEY ARE YOUNG?"
Thomp. "THEY ARE, MY LORD."
Eust. "AND THE WINE?"
Thomp. "LAFITTE—44, MY LORD."
Eust. "YOU HAVE DRAWN THE CURTAINS?"
Thomp. "EVEN SO, MY LORD."
Eust. "AND YOU HAVE PLACED SOME COALS UPON THE FIRE?"