ER. That is a question difficult to settle; you had best look for a more
skilful judge.
OR. No: you speak to no purpose. Your wit is much commended; and we know
you. We know that everyone, with justice, gives you the character of a...
ER. Oh, I beseech you ...
OR. In a word, you shall be our umpire, and you must spare us a couple
of minutes.
CL. (_To Orante_). Now you are retaining one who must condemn you:
for, to be brief, if what I venture to hold be true, this gentleman will
give the victory to my arguments.
ER. (_Aside_). Would that I could get hold of any rascal to invent
something to get me off!
OR. (_To Climene_). For my part, I am too much assured of his sense
to fear that he will decide against me. (_To Eraste_). Well, this
great contest which rages between us is to know whether a lover should
be jealous.
CL. Or, the better to explain my opinion and yours, which ought to
please most, a jealous man or one that is not so?
OR. For my part, I am clearly for the last.
CL. As for me, I stand up for the first.
OR. I believe that our heart must declare for him who best displays
his respect.
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