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De Mon.Sir, I thank yon,

''Rez. (to Freb.)'' My gentle friend, well met. Abroad so early?

Freb. It is indeed an early hour for me. How sits thy last night's revel on thy spirits?

Rez. light as ever. On my way to you, E'en now, I learnt De Monfort was arriv'd, And turn'd my steps aside; so here I am. (Bowing gaily to De Monfort.)

De Mon. I thank you, Sir; you do me too much honour. (Proudly.)

Rez. Nay, say not so; not too much honour surely, Unless, indeed, 'tis more than pleases you.

''De Mon. (Confused.)'' Having no previous notice of your coming, I look'd not for it.

Rez. Ay, true indeed; when I approach you next, I'll send a herald to proclaim my coming, And make my bow to you by sound of trumpet, Marquis.

De Mon.(to Freb. turning haughtily from Rezenvelt with affected indifference.)How does your cheerful friend, that good old man?

Freb. My cheerful friend? I know not whom you mean.

De Mon. Count Waterlan.

Freb.I know not one so named.

''De Mon. (very confused.)'' O pardon me—it was at Bâle I knew him.