Cler. Thus Oroondates, when Statira[90] dismissed him her presence, threw himself at her feet, and implored permission but to live. [Offering to kneel.
Niece. And thus Statira raised him from the earth, permitting him to live and love. [Exit Cler.
Enter Aunt.
Aunt. Is not Mr. Pounce's conversation very improving, niece?
Niece. Is not Clerimont a very pretty name, aunt?
Aunt. He has so much prudence.
Niece. He has so much gallantry.
Aunt. So sententious in his expressions.
Niece. So polished in his language.