Sir B. But, however, as he’s your brother——
Crab. We’ll tell you all another opportunity.
[Exit with Sir Benjamin.
R. B. Sheridan (1751–1816).
CAPTAIN ABSOLUTE’S SUBMISSION.
Scene—Captain Absolute’s Lodgings.
Present—Captain Absolute and his Father.
Capt. Absolute. Now for a parental lecture. I hope he has heard nothing of the business that has brought me here. I wish the gout had held him fast in Devonshire, with all my soul!
Enter Sir Anthony.
Sir, I am glad to see you here, and looking so well!—your sudden arrival at Bath made me apprehensive for your health.