Phedro
The Queen.
3d Courtier
A Lady
It is an outrage! People who are lazy enough to be found out are a menace to all of us.
3d Courtier
A gentleman will hardly know where he is safe when the Duchess of Beaumont can allow such an occurrence.
Phedro
I am afraid I must make my exit from this troubled surface and scrutinize more silent things. [Pause. Half to himself] I wonder how a man looks who has slept well among the touch and glide of fishes.