SCENE V.

MARTIN, COLIN.

MARTIN in the wings.

Fanchette?

COLIN.

Do you see, always Fanchette?

MARTIN.

Colin, where is Fanchette?

COLIN.

Let us amuse ourselves by testing his patience.

Tune: Village Branle a type of French folk dance

Returning from Charenton,
Take a walk, beauty,
Take a walk then.

MARTIN.

Colin!

COLIN.

To the devil. (He continues the couplet.)

I met the beautiful Fanchon,
In a dressing gown, in a round petticoat,
Jumping, singing the little song.
Where are you coming from,
Take a walk,
Take a walk, Lady,
Where are you coming from, Lady,
Take a walk then.

MARTIN, placing his hand on his mouth.
Cursed singer, will you listen to me?

COLIN.

Ah, is it you Master? eh, what the devil, you are shouting like a devil.

MARTIN.

Why do you not answer me when I speak to you?