Coun. Know, then, that it is a plate on which you put the glass.
SCENE IX.—THE COUNTESS, JULIA.
Coun. Long live Paris! It is only there that one is well waited upon; there a glance is enough.
SCENE X.—THE COUNTESS, JULIA, ANDRÉE (who brings a glass of water, with a plate on the top of it), CRIQUET.
Coun. Is that what I asked you for, dunderhead? It is under that you must put the plate.
And. That is easy to do. (She breaks the glass in trying to put it on the plate.)
Coun. You stupid girl! You shall really pay for the glass; you shall, I promise you!
And. Very well, Ma'am, I will pay you for it.
Coun. But did you ever see such an awkward loutish girl? such a …
And. I say, Ma'am, if I am to pay for the glass, I won't be scolded into the bargain.