Tor. Both concerning your postures and motions, as
Which may be necessary for service: her ladyship has
Written a small tract for her private experience,
To show how they may be reduced, and a man
Exercis'd with far less trouble, but with as much
Activity and proportion of comfort.
La P. For body and service, madam?
Tor. I mean so: I warrant you this gentleman
Understands me.
De F. And will not your goodness bestow it on the public?
It would rank your name amongst the illustrious
Benefactors of the general cause.
La P. I know not what I may, sir, when the press is fit
For a woman of quality. Is this gentleman a soldier?
De F. That ambition has grown with me from the
Cradle, madam.
La P. I shall render myself with more endearment to
Your worth, and ever subscribe to soldiers as the bravest men.
De L. The duchess, I hope, will be of your opinion;
But, madam, had I the use of that key for an
Hour or two, I would take some notes in shorthand
Behind the hangings.
La P. You wou'd?
De L. Yes, indeed, my precious wit, I shou'd.