I believe so; and, by my faith! yours is sometimes drugged pretty handsomely. But beware of this potion, which you have, I presume, received from one of these ladies; it may be dangerous.
SMITCHENSTAULT.
O no! it be only for de sweet mutual enjoyment.
CHARVILLE.
Well, let it be so; that's prudent; as much of it as either of them will share with you, may be taken with safety. But if this potion should have the same effect upon your genius as on your dignity, what will the admiring and expecting public say to it?
SMITCHENSTAULT.
Let it have patience; I will give de public, by and by, all dat it will desire.
MRS. CHARVILLE.
And a little more into the bargain, no doubt, to do the thing handsomely.
CHARVILLE.
Yes, I'll be bound for it; your doctrine of energies will not be dealt out by such a scanty measure. And pray, amongst all your powers, have you discovered any that can bind the fickle fancy of a woman?
