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

Count. This is the definition of a Partisan not a Politician.

Figaro. Party and Politics are much the same, they are become synonimous terms.

Count. (Aside) Since he is so willing to go to Paris, Susan has said nothing.

Figaro. ’Tis now my turn to attack. (Aside.)

Count. And—I suppose thou wilt take thy Wife with thee—to Paris?

Figaro. No—no—I should be obliged to quit her so frequently, that I am afraid the Cares of the marriage state would lie too heavy on my head (significantly.)

Count. Susan has betrayed me. (Aside.)

Figaro. (Aside) He does not like the retort.

(The Count smiles, approaches Figaro with great familiarity, and leans upon his shoulder—By-play between the Count and Figaro.)