The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro / A comedy, as it is now performing at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. From the French of M. de Beaumarchais

by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Susan. “Oh, I can assure you, madam, you have nothing to regret on that score, madam.” (Curtsies mockingly.)

Marcelina. The young Lady is really a very pretty kind of Person—(with a contemptuous side glance.)

Susan. Oh yes (mimicking) The young Lady is at least as pretty as the old Lady.

Marcelina. “And very respectable.

Susan. “Respectable! Oh no, that is the characteristic of a Duenna.

Marcelina. “A Duenna! A Duenna!

Doctor. (coming between them) “Come, come—

Marcelina. “I—I—You—your very humble servant, madam.

Susan. “Your most devoted, madam.”

Marcelina. Farewell, madam.