Dere be no better boy for de tight rope, and de tumbling, and de jugglery, in all de worl: and he never telled no lie—no, not at all.
COLONEL FRANKLAND.
Hang the tight rope and the jugglery! Thou hast given him a notable education, no doubt; and a fine varlet he will be to receive into any family. So you have nothing more to tell me about the child?
MANHAUNSLET.
Notting more.
COLONEL FRANKLAND.
What a romantic visionary track that dear girl has pursued! Call her in, Paterson; I'll see the poor child now with more composure.[ExitPaterson.
He is profitable to you, I suppose?
MANHAUNSLET.
He earn money for me; he is my living.
COLONEL FRANKLAND.
I understand you, friend, and have no wish to do you any wrong.
