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Then every pleasant man of her acquaintance might say the same thing, for she is cheerful and affable with them all.

No, madam; affable and cheerful as you please, but she has not demeaned herself towards them as she has done towards me: and I will know the cause why I am so treated, before another hour passes over my head. (Going.)

But you will be pleased to take this with you, Baron. (Offering him the case of jewels, which he casts from him indignantly.)

Let any jilt in Lubeck wear the paltry baubles for me.[Exit.

The vanity of that man is unconquerable; and yet I cannot help pitying him a little; for Rosella, to conceal her betrothment to Claudien, has amused herself with his folly too long. (Picking up the case.) I must keep these rich jewels carefully, however, and restore them to him at a more favourable moment.[Exit.