I love
him. I find him admirable as a trickster, to keep off creditors, to
calm usurers, to persuade and pacify merchants. To sell all the
furniture in a house quietly and quickly. How fashionable, how witty
of your father, how prudent, to leave you a governor so wise, an
economist so knowing. This rogue values twenty thousand pounds rent,
the same way a baby does a half penny.
(Enter Roger)
Roger:
Ladies and gentlemen, when you wish to enter supper is ready.
Squire:
Yes. Well said. We mustn't lose time. I told you that Roger was a
pretty fellow. I feel in a praiseworthy mood to drink wine. You will
see if I remain in that mood. Come ladies--those who love me--follow
me.
Edward:
Moments are very precious to lovers. Let's not lose any time.
(Exit all but Roger into the house)
Roger:
Well, thank God, business is good, our lovers are happy. May Heaven
make it last a long while! But what do I see? There, I believe comes
Jeremy, the valet of our absent master.
(Enter Jeremy)
Jeremy:
At last I'm home. Hey, good day, Roger--the prodigal returns.
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