Basil. My Office, in this House, as your Lordship knows, is not to go of Errands! Think, my Lord, how that would degrade a man of my talents; who have the honour to teach my Lady the Harpsichord, the Mandoline to her Woman, and to entertain your Lordship, and your Lordship’s good Company, with my Voice and my Guitar, whenever your Lordship pleases to honor me with your Commands.
Bounce. I will go, if your Lordship pleases to let me: I should be very glad to oblige your Lordship.
Count. What’s thy Name?
Bounce. Pedro Bounce, my Lord, Fire-work maker to your Lordship.
Count. Thy zeal pleases me, thou shalt go.
Bounce. Thank your Lordship, thank your noble Lordship. (Leaps.)
Count. (To Basil) And do you be pleased, Sir, to entertain the Gentleman, on his Journey, with your Voice and your Guitar; he is part of my good Company.
Bounce. (Leaps) I am part of my Lord’s good Company! Who would have thought it!
Basil. My Lord——
Count. Depart! Obey! Or, depart from my Service.