The Commissary. You have no papers?
The Arethusa. Not here.
The Commissary. Why?
The Arethusa. I have left them behind in my valise.
The Commissary. You know, however, that it is forbidden to circulate without papers?
The Arethusa. Pardon me: I am convinced of the contrary. I am here on my rights as an English subject by international treaty.
The Commissary (with scorn). You call yourself an Englishman?
The Arethusa. I do.
The Commissary. Humph.—What is your trade?
The Arethusa. I am a Scotch advocate.