Alain. You'll have to drive fast, sir, to do it in the time.

Bev. I shall make my toilette less perfect than usual, and take an elaborate revenge another time.

Enter Desmarets.

Des. Bevannes that you? where are you off to?

Bev. Home, for a short time.

Des. Better stay where you are—the ladies may want your assistance.

Bev. I know—at the ball—

Des. Ball? stuff! If I don't mistake, you'll have something else to think of. Alain, let that prescription be sent to the village immediately.

Alain. Yes, Doctor.

[Exit.