Jack Straw.

I’m ready now. It’s three o’clock, and Pierre is waiting in the basement to put on this uniform.

Lady Wanley.

We couldn’t find a better place than this to effect an introduction.

Jack Straw.

Give me two minutes to change my clothes, and I am at your service.

Lady Wanley.

You have indeed an adventurous spirit.

Jack Straw.

But I must make one condition—two, in fact.