SCENE IX.——ÉRASTE, 1ST PHYSICIAN, APOTHECARY.
Era. (to the Physician). It was I, Sir, who sent to you few days ago about a relation of mine who is not quite right in his mind; and I want him to live in your house, as it would be more convenient for you to attend to him, and to prevent him from being seen by too many people.
1st Phy. Yes, Sir, I have got everything ready; and I will take the utmost care of him.
Era. Here he is.
1st Phy. That is most fortunate; for I have with me just now an old physician, a friend of mine, with whom I should be glad to consult concerning this disorder.
SCENE X.——MR. DE POURCEAUGNAC, ÉRASTE, 1ST PHYSICIAN, APOTHECARY.
Era. (to Mr. De Pourceaugnac). I am obliged to leave you a moment for a little affair which requires my presence; (showing the Physician) but this person, in whose hands I leave you, will do for you all he possibly can.
1st Phy. I am bound by my profession to do so; and it is enough that you should lay this duty upon me.
Mr. Pour. (aside). It is his steward, no doubt; he must be a man of quality.
1st Phy. (to Éraste). Yes, Sir; I assure you that I shall treat this gentleman methodically, and in strict accordance with the rules of our art.