Elizabeth
And how did you get in?
Manly I sent the dancers and musicians to your home and paid them some money to introduce me as one of their comrades. I thought it was wise that Jeremy play a role, too. Jeremy doesn't dance badly, and I only do passably well—and we ought to appear indistinguishable in the little divertissement that is being prepared.
Anna And, how can Jeremy help you? He is so drunk that he doesn't know what's going on.
Jeremy Don't worry, I'm never better than when I'm drunk. On my oath, I was born to be a musician.
Anna
It would seem so. You're well adapted to your part.
Elizabeth
This man will infallibly give you away.
Jeremy Eh! What a thing to say! Don't I know that your father is a brute who refuses to see my master—and that my master has a passion that forces him to see you despite your father. Therefore, for that reason, it follows—that my master must see you without your father seeing him. And me, like a discreet confidant,—it follows that I must see you both while seeing nothing. Go, children, profit by the opportunity. Two make a party. Have a nice time together while I amuse myself with this hussy.
Elizabeth
Your valet makes me terribly nervous.
Manly Rogue! If you give me away, I will give you a hell of a beating when we are outside— I cannot live without seeing you, my dear Elizabeth.
Jeremy
Nor I, without kissing you, my dear Anna.