3d Courtier
You are lucky to be able to talk. I am too depressed even to breathe.
1st Courtier
I am terribly depressed,—but I am still curious. What do you suppose it is all about?
2d Courtier
It is all about passions. There have been several conflicting kinds rushing through the atmosphere lately. Naturally the sea is a bit choppy for our painted sort of barks.
[He nods about him rather contemptuously.]
3d Courtier
You can at least talk no matter what happens.
1st Courtier