Prince
Ah, how exquisite! I think I shall go and speak with her!
Phedro [detaining him]
Better not, my lord, much better not.
Prince [shaking him off]
All right, all right. Only don't insist, don't irritate me or I shall spite myself.... I cannot bear to take any one's advice.
Phedro
Nor do you, my lord. I merely reminded you of the presence of your own common sense.
Prince
[A pettish grimace flashing across his countenance]