I’ll shoulder again my boxes, and continue my walk,
And never again will I return to the house of Wang.
(He moves off slowly.)
Lady W. Jar-mender! return, quickly return; with a loud voice, I entreat you; for I have something on which I wish to consult with you.
Niu Chau. What is it on which you wish to consult me?
Lady W. I will give you a hundred cash to mend a large jar.
Niu Chau. And for mending a small one?
Lady W. And for mending a small one, thirty pair of cash.
Niu Chau. One hundred, and thirty pair!—truly, lady, this is worth consulting about.
Lady Wang, where shall I mend them?