Had two been broken, then were a pair to be supplied;
An old one being smashed, a new one must replace it.
Lady W. You have destroyed the jar, and return me nothing but words.
Give me a new one, then you may return home,—not before.
Niu Chau. Here upon my knees upon the hard ground, I beg Lady Wang, while she sits above, to listen to a few words. Let me receive pardon for the accident her beauty has occasioned, and I will at once make her my wife.
Lady W. Impudent old man! How presume to think
That I ever can become your wife!
Niu Chau. Yes, it is true, I am somewhat older than Lady Wang,
Yet would I make her my wife.
Lady W. No matter then for the accident, but leave me now at once.