Clair de Lune / A Play in Two Acts and Six Scenes

by Michael Strange

I will, dear mummer.

[He exits.]

Duchess

[Turning to Gwymplane with gracious triteness.]

Ah, what an unexpected delight that I might tell you what pleasure your performance gave.

Gwymplane [standing stiffly attentive]

Then my work is lavishly rewarded, Madame.

Duchess

[In the tone of one who confers by asking a favor.]

Do unmask. It is so very warm in these rooms.