Comediettas and Farces

by John Maddison Morton

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.