第 6 节
作者:北方刷刷      更新:2021-02-19 21:33      字数:1733
  I shall answer at last for what we have left undone no less than
  for what we have done。 'Pulling himself together suddenly。'
  Madam; I have the honor to be your most obedient 'he clicks his
  heels and bows'。
  ERMYNTRUDE。 Sir! 'She curtsies。'
  THE INCA 'turning at the door'。 Oh; by the way; there is a
  princess; isn't there; somewhere on the premises?
  ERMYNTRUDE。 There is。 Shall I fetch her?
  THE INCA 'dubious'; Pretty awful; I suppose; eh?
  ERMYNTRUDE。 About the usual thing。
  THE INCA 'sighing'。 Ah well! What can one expect? I don't think I
  need trouble her personally。 Will you explain to her about the
  boys?
  ERMYNTRUDE。 I am afraid the explanation will fall rather flat
  without your magnetism。
  THE INCA 'returning to her and speaking very humanly'。 You are
  making fun of me。 Why does everybody make fun of me? Is it fair?
  ERMYNTRUDE 'seriously'。 Yes; it is fair。 What other defence have
  we poor common people against your shining armor; your mailed
  fist; your pomp and parade; your terrible power over us? Are
  these things fair?
  THE INCA。 Ah; well; perhaps; perhaps。 'He looks at his watch。' By
  the way; there is time for a drive round the town and a cup of
  tea at the Zoo。 Quite a bearable band there: it does not play any
  patriotic airs。 I am sorry you will not listen to any more
  permanent arrangement; but if you would care to come
  ERMYNTRUDE 'eagerly'。 Ratherrrrrr。 I shall be delighted。
  THE INCA 'cautiously'。 In the strictest honor; you understand。
  ERMYNTRUDE。 Don't be afraid。 I promise to refuse any incorrect
  proposals。
  THE INCA 'enchanted'。 Oh! Charming woman: how well you understand
  men!
  He offers her his arm: they go out together。
  End