The Farrier (1771) - Page 4

Grease the bellows,

That gives heart to the work.

While beating,

Patatant onomatopoeic sound of hammering;

While blowing,

Great racket.

I have courage;

For wealth does not come while sleeping.

Five o'clock has struck, night will soon be here. I must go take my report to the Castle, and get dressed. (He calls.) Claudine, Jeannette, Claudine. I would wager they are still arguing.

SCENE II.

CLAUDINE entering hurriedly with JEANNETTE.

T R I O.

CLAUDINE.

Yes, yes, I will say it.

JEANNETTE.

My aunt.

CLAUDINE.

I will prevent
A little flighty girl
From marrying off her head.

MARCEL.

My cravat, my sleeves,
And my Sunday suit.

CLAUDINE.

Marcel.

JEANNETTE.

My father.

MARCEL.

Quiet there.