hat he and the ladies were
so fond of me, they talked of nothing else. Then says I, "My lord,
his Grace does me too much honour." Then, my lord, "This play 'tis
not worth seeing; we havn't been seen at t'other house to-night;
and the ladies will be disappointed not to receive a bow from Sir
William." "He, he, he," says I, "my lord, I wait upon your
lordship." "Then," says my lord, "lead the way Sir William." "O,
pray my lord, I beg your lordship's pardon." "Nay, Sir William."
"Pray my lord," (_Enter La Riviere, Sir W's valet_). "Pray Sir
William." "Pray my lord."

(_As he says this several times La Riviere enters behind him, but
as he designs to pass by him, is still prevented by his turning
from one side to t'other, as he acts himself for the lord._)

_La Riv._ Hey! What the devil is he conjuring and talking with
invisible lords? He's in his airs, some pleasing imagination
hurries him out of his senses. But I must to my cue. Hem! hem! Sir,
dere be one two gentlemen below come to wait upon you dis morning,
sal I show dem up?

_Sir. W._ No, my lord, by no means, I know better things--

_La Riv._ What then am I a lord? Egad I never knew my quality
before. (_Aside._)

_Sir W._ Pshaw! this blockhead has rous'd me from the prettiest
entertainment in the world (_Aside_). Well, what would you, Sir?

_La Riv._ I voo'd tell you, Sir, dere be one two gentlemen wait
upon you.

_Sir W._ And let 'em wait till I have done. I had a thousand fine
things to say on that occasion, but this rude fellow has frightened
'em all out of my head. (_Aside._) Well, since my better diversion
is over, show 'em up.

In "The Wonder" we have an amusing scene between Lissardo, servant to
Felix, and Flora, maid to Violante. The former had been very sweet upon
the latter--telling her that his "chaps watered for a kiss," and that
"he would revenge himself on her lips;" but a change comes over him on
his being presented by Violante with a ring to be worn for his master's
sake.

_Lissardo._ I shall, Madam, (_puts on the ring._) Methinks a
diamond ring is a vast addition to the little finger of a
gentleman. (_Admiring his hand._)

_Flora._ That ring must be mine. Well, Lissardo, what haste you
make to pay off arrears now? Look how the fellow stands!

_Liss._ Egad! methinks I hav