Master. What is better still, Mr. Merryman?
Merryman. Pork and parsnips.
Master. Sports and pastimes, sir (sternly).
Merryman. Now I've got it. Times and passports.
Master (whipping him). Take that, sir!
Merryman. Now keep still, can't you? You'll take all the whicksters off my calves.
Master. Now, Mr. Merryman, inform the company the nature of the performances as exhibited before all the—
Merryman. Exhibited before all the—
Master. Potentates in Europe.
Merryman. Potatoes in Europe. (Confidentially, to the crowd.) That's a lie.