Walter
I don't understand a word. Are you joking?
Trim
No, indeed. The Countess of Cliffordshire has just informed Mr.
Matthews that we were nowhere near her nephew's estate.
Walter Ah, the old fool. She has sworn to make me unhappy. It isn't the only evil she has done me.
Trim
I know she's the devil.
Walter You know she's been in love with me for the last two years and she's mad for me to respond to her.
Trim That's the truth! I've helped you deceive her a bit: you’ve had some narrow escapes.
Walter
Here, you see, she's coming to persecute me some more.
Trim
Leave her to me. I'll give her her walking papers.
(Enter the Countess.)
Countess
Well, sir, you've finally decided to stop hoping for me.