They do not sound original.
Phedro
And yet from the effect they stir there must be something. It appears the clown causes those who are incurably sad to faint with laughter.
Queen
It would be charming to laugh, to be unable to help laughing. Have them sent to my porter in the northern wing and I will interview them before the masque. Ah, here comes the Duchess leaning upon her Prince's arm. I must say she looks as if there might be something more amusing to lean upon.
[Enter Josephine and the Prince.]
Queen
Well, Josephine.
Duchess
Well, my sister.