Mar. [Who has overheard him.] I'll take that bet, sir.

Bev. Eh? oh! as you please Mademoiselle.

Des. By the Lord, he's up!

[Noise as before—then shout.

Bev. In the air?

Des. No, in the saddle. [Noise again.] Ah, he's off!

Bev. Off the horse?

Des. No; off on a gallop. [Noise gets more distant.] Egad! they're all scampering after him. What's he doing now? The ditch! take care!

Mad. L. He'll be killed.

Mad. A. Oh! oh!