Pretences are not necessary in our age; and when a marriage pleases
us, we know very well how to go to it without being dragged by force.
Have a little patience; if you love me, Sir, you ought to do what I
wish.
T. DIA. Certainly, Madam, but without prejudice to the interest of my
love.
ANG. But the greatest mark of love is to submit to the will of her who
is loved.
T. DIA. _Distinguo_, Madam. In what does not regard the
possession of her, _concedo_; but in what regards it,
_nego_.
TOI. (to ANGELIQUE). It is in vain for you to argue. This gentleman is
bran new from college, and will be more than a match for you. Why
resist, and refuse the glory of belonging to the faculty?
BEL. She may have some other inclination in her head.
ANG. If I had, Madam, it would be such as reason and honour allow.
ARG. Heyday! I am acting a pleasant part here!
BEL. If I were you, my child, I would not force her to marry; I know
very well what I should do.
ANG. I know what you mean, Madam, and how kind you are to me; but it
may be hoped that your advice may not be fortunate enough to be
followed.
BEL. That is because well-brought-up and good children, like you,
scorn to be obedient to the will of their fathers. Obedience was all
very well in former times.
ANG. The duty of a daughter has its limits, Madam, and neither reason
nor law extend it to all things.
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