Bev. Eh—why—no—not exactly—[Aside] Confound him!
Man. [To Bevannes] And is Black Harry so very unmanageable?
Bev. 'Pon my word I don't see it. He has an insuperable objection to being mounted, but if you can get upon his back, and being on his back, can keep there, why, of course, it's a great point in your favor.
Man. [Smiling.] Certainly an important one.
Des. If you except a partiality for biting, and ditto for kicking, occasionally shying, and always prone to running away, he's a pleasant beast.
Mar. But such a beauty! I never saw a horse I should like so much to ride, if he were but properly broken.
Man. [To Mad. Laroque] Madame, have I your permission?
Mad. L. Certainly.
[Manuel rings.
Bev. [Aside.] What's he at now?