'By the devil, if I had!' 'Oh, he affrights me!' went on the mocking woman.

'Heliodora, stroke his curls, and give him a kiss, I beseech you.

Who knows what dreadful thing may happen else ?' 'I have had enough of this,' said Galla, rising with a careless laugh.
'Your house has been intolerable, most dear Heliodora, since you made friends with Muscula.

Why you did, I'm sure I don't know; but for my part I take a respectful leave, noble lady, until I hear that this mouse of the Palatine has ceased to amuse you with its pretty pranks.
May I never be saved if she is fit company for women who respect themselves.' 'Why such hurry, O chaste Galla!' exclaimed Muscula.

'Is your husband at home for once?
I can answer for it he is not there very often; the wiser man he.' 'Slap her face, Galla,' cried Vivian.