LA M. Sir, pray wait. I have almost run myself out of breath.
ER. Do you find any pleasure in keeping me in suspense?
LA M. Since you wish to know at once the orders which I have received from this charming person, I will tell you…. Upon my word, without boasting of my zeal, I went a great way to find the lady; and if…
ER. Hang your digressions!
LA M. Fie! you should somewhat moderate your passion; and Seneca…
ER. Seneca is a fool in your mouth, since he tells me nothing of all that concerns me. Tell me your message at once.
LA M. To satisfy you, Orphise … An insect has got among your hair.
ER. Let it alone.
LA M. This lovely one sends you word …
ER. What?