Plun. (to Nan.). I'll give you the care of the geese and pigs and chickens. (To Lady H.) You shall have charge of the garden—weed it, and gather potatoes and corn.
Lio. O come! that's too hard for her. Let her do housework—
Plun. And darn our socks and mend our shirts? Very well. We'll pay you fifty crowns a year. For extras there'll be a pint of ale on Sundays and plum pudding on New Years.
Lady H. Who could refuse such a tempting offer? (Laughs.)
Nan. Now I know what I am worth, at last! (Laughs.)
Plun. and Lio. (eagerly). You agree?
Lady H. and Nan. Yes! yes! We agree! (They shake hands.)
Plun. It's a bargain! Here's the money down!
(Lady H. and Nan. each put the money in their purse, laughing together.)