The Farrier (1771) - Page 11

Air: Your humor is Catherine.
Always that sharp glance,
That nimble and dashing approach.

C L A U D I N E.

You are always of a playful humor,
Always amiable and gallant.

L A B R I D E.

If ever propitious love
Deigns to enlist me in your service,
My heart, at your service,
Asks only to roll along.

C L A U D I N E.

You are too good a coachman for such a mediocre carriage.

L A B R I D E.

Air: You have a great deal of kindness.
You little rascal, you take pleasure
In constantly teasing people.

C L A U D I N E.

In good faith, these compliments
Would better suit my niece.

L A B R I D E.

Jeannette, with so much beauty,
Will have some lover who is more amiable,
More agreeable.

J E A N N E T T E.

Sir, without vanity,
You have spoken the truth.

C L A U D I N E.

What are you saying, you little insolent thing? Excuse her, Mr. de la Bride, she does not know how to behave. Go and tell your father that the gentleman is here.

J E A N N E T T E.

I am going, and I shall take the opportunity to let Colin know everything that is happening. How I hate this Mr. de la Bride! He seems as wicked as my aunt.

C L A U D I N E.

Are you obeying?