Esop. That's impossible!—--for if thou wert, thou'd'st think thyself a wise Man.

Beau. So I do—This is my own Opinion——the t'other's my Neighbour's.

[Walking airily about.

Esop. gazing after him.] Have you any Business with me, Sir?

Beau. Sir, I have Business with nobody, Pleasure's my Study.

Esop. [Aside.] An odd Fellow this!—--Pray, Sir, who are you?

Beau. I can't tell——

Esop.——Do you know who I am?

Beau. No, Sir: I'm a Favourite at Court, and I neither know myself, nor any body else.

Esop. Are you in any Employment?