Chrys.Well,
I half believe you. I can scarcely think
The Princess spoke with rapture of your love;
But I can quite believe that when you spoke
In what you’re pleased to think is metaphor,
The well-bred Princess shrank instinctively
From such a florid prince as Philamir (with a respectful bow).
Phil. (haughtily). This form of compliment is new to me!
Chrys. My lord, my speciality consists
In framing novel forms of compliment.