ACT II, SCENE IX

1. A gentleman always asks leave to place himself at a lady's orders.

2. Do stand erect, boy! That's right! 3. When you hear that we have

gone to Switzerland, start too[l], and follow us step by step. 4. What

a charming man is[2] your cousin! 5. The greatest respect is due to

young ladies. 6. Hello! You here! We were talking about you, weren't

we? 7. We may[3] not ascribe to other people intentions of which they

are guiltless. 8. «I understand you very well, although[4] I am deaf.»

9. «That's why you do not always answer when spoken to, isn't it?» 10.

We shall meet again somewhere, shan't we?

[1: aussi.]

[2: Omit and insert que.]

[3: devoir.]

[4: quoique followed by the subjunctive.]

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