D.If what?
R. If Frederick should resign, and if the Duke
Gave me permission, might I keep my place?
D. I thank you, sir; I hope there’ll be no need.
R. But may I hope?
D.In truth I know of none
I’d rather see in his place.
R.A thousand thanks!
D. Why thank me so, sir? I am here the obliged.
R. Your ladyship knows not the great desire