RAT. (turning towards DAVID) Now hark ye, David. There’s nothing more offensive to me, David, than familiarity in a servant, David; but in consideration, David, of your having only recently entered Mrs. Somerton’s service——
DAVID. He knows that, too.
RAT. And you’re being naturally a stupid thick-headed fellow.
DAVID. Dang it, he knows all about me.
RAT. I have no objection to look over it this once, but the next time it occurs, David, I shall discharge you, David!
DAVID. Discharge me! You? (suddenly) Lud a mercy—in course, I know who ’ee be now!
RAT. (alarmed) The devil you do.
DAVID. Ees, you be he.
RAT. Oh! I’m he, am I?