The Harvesters (1770) - Page 21

S C E N E II.

ROSINE, DOLIVAL, GENNEVOTE.

R O S I N E, to Gennevote.

You come at the right time, mama, take my place.
The kindness of this Gentleman embarrasses me.
He is a very honest man at least, that Gentleman there.
One finds many of this sort, however,
And compassion leads him
To help youth.

G E N N E V O T E.

Indeed!

And old age?

R O S I N E, entering the hut.

He will tell you that.

S C E N E III.

G E N N E V O T E, D O L I V A L.

D O L I V A L.

I hold your acquaintance in the highest regard,
My good woman, I see you with true pleasure.

G E N N E V O T E.

Eh! who can, if you please, give you this desire?
It is not my magnificence.

D O L I V A L.

I am touched to see your misfortune:
I want you to be content.

G E N N E V O T E, aside.

I have always thought so, he is a frank seducer.

(Aloud.)

This surprising promise...
How can I deserve it?