Mrs. B. Oh no—they’re not loaded.
Cox. Then produce the murderous weapons instantly!
[Exit Mrs. Bouncer, L. C.
Box. I say, sir!
Cox. Well, sir?
Box. What’s your opinion of duelling, sir?
Cox. I think it’s a barbarous practice, sir.
Box. So do I, sir. To be sure, I don’t so much object to it when the pistols are not loaded.
Cox. No: I dare say that does make some difference.