Original Plays, Second Series

by W. S. Gilbert

Who is the reprobate?

Gret.I cannot say.

I do not think he is a reprobate.

Mar. His name?

Gret.I do not know.

Mar.His rank—his calling?

Gret. I cannot tell.

Mar.Why, Gretchen, I’m aghast!

Gret. Nay, I’ll not plague thee with half-hidden truths,

I’ll tell thee all, and thou shalt counsel me.