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gentlemen will not explain themselves, and we shall see the exact state of their thoughts.
I am in the utmost perplexity, my lord.
And so am I, I assure you.
O! I do not doubt that, cried Phanor, with malignity.
It is difficult to praise you, my lord.
That is to say, you cannot find expressions; this is the greatest praise you can give.
I have never heard any thing so extravagant, so wild—
As my third and fourth act; very true, they are out of the common road; thus you see I did not exaggerate, when I told you you would find humour absolutely run wild. It must be owned, Chrisel, added the genius, it is charming to hear all this said in the Palace of Truth. But what is your opinion, Tarsis? You are silent.
My lord, answered Tarsis, however envious—
There! exclaimed the genius, transported with joy; there, Zoram, did not I predict?—You hear he is devoured with envy.—But