And now, sirs, we 'll not break this young maid's heart

Coolly as Gaucelme could and would! No haste!

His talent 's full-blown, ours but in the bud:

We 'll not advance to his perfection yet—

Will we, Sir Maufroy? See, I've ruined Maufroy

Forever as a courtier!

Gau. Here 's a coil!

And, count us, will you? Count its residue,

This boasted convoy, this day last year's crowd!

A birthday, too, a gratulation day!