of fashion. He wears a great hat with long curling black plume. When Reynolds goes to the men up r. two of them move away and go off up l.; a third sits r. of table r.. Reynolds then sits on sill of centre window on r..
Monroe.
Well, Tallyrand, I thought you had decided to return to France. Changed your mind, eh? Rather risky yet for the aristocrats to go back.
Tallyrand.
I leave to-morrow. I am settling my score with the beautiful Melissa.
Monroe.
[Sitting l. of table.] You're going to take the chance, eh? Well, I hope to follow you in a very short time.
Tallyrand.
[Leaving Melissa, who curtseys and goes out up r.] To follow me, Senator Monroe?
Monroe.
As Minister to France.
Tallyrand.
[Back of table l.] Ah, yes, how charming! President Washington has already appointed you, eh?
Giles.
Not yet, but we shall get it all right.
