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Countess. (aside to Hovel., while the Baron examines the jewels.) My dear Hovelberg, be liberal: for the sum I want is a large one, and those jewels would procure it for me any where; only, regarding you as my friend, I give you the first offer.—But your friend, methinks, examines every thing with great curiosity.

Hov. Yes, poor man! he likes to appear as knowing as he can: this is but natural, you know, when one is deficient in the upper department.—But he'll pay like a prince, if you flatter and amuse him.

Bar. Vasht fine stones! Vasht pretty ornaments! (To Countess.) You dishposhe of all deshe?

Countess. Yes, every thing.

Bar. Dere be gifsh here, no doubt, from de dear friensh.

Hov. Or some favoured lover, perhaps.

Countess. (sighing affectedly.) Perhaps so; but I must part with them all.

Bar. (aside to Hov.) Nay, she has some tenderness for me: put her not to too severe a trial.

Hov. (aside.) We shall see.

Bar. (returning to Countess.) You be woman; and all womansh have de affections for some one lover or frient.

Countess. O how good and amiable and considerate you are! I have indeed a heart formed for tenderness.