Coun. Call him in, Mr. Bobinet.
Bob. Be it according to your command, Madam. (Exit)
SCENE XVIII.—THE COUNTESS, JULIA, THE VISCOUNT, MR. THIBAUDIER.
Thi. (to the COUNTESS). That Mr. Bobinet, Madam, looks very wise, and I think that he is a man of esprit.
SCENE XIX.—THE COUNTESS, JULIA, THE VISCOUNT, THE COUNT, MR. BOBINET, MR. THIBAUDIER.
Bob. Come, my Lord, show what progress you make under the good precepts that are given you. Bow to the honourable company.
Coun. (showing JULIA). Come, Count, salute this lady; bow low to the viscount; salute the councillor.
Thi. I am delighted, Madam, that you should grant me the favour of embracing his lordship. One cannot love the trunk without loving the branches.
Coun. Goodness gracious, Mr. Thibaudier, what a comparison to use!
Ju. Really, Madam, his lordship the count has perfect manners.