coughing. [To Agi.] Why haven't you reported it to me?
Agi—This morning his highness ate a green pepper and, despite my advice, neglected to remove the fibers. That is why he coughed. I didn't consider it serious enough to report to you.
Beatrice—You couldn't possibly have known whether it was serious or not. You're not a doctor.
Georg—[To Arsen.] That's what he gets for Napoleon.
Beatrice—What did you say?
Georg—Nothing, mother; I only coughed.
Beatrice—And you, I hear, were riding like a wild man this morning.
Georg—Did Symphorosa tell you that too?
Beatrice—Unmannerly boy! What I asked you was, why have you been riding like a wild man?
Georg—The horse was wild.
Beatrice—[To Agi.] Why didn't you report to me that the horse was wild?
Agi—The horse was tame before his highness got in the saddle.
Beatrice—You couldn't possibly have known that. You are not the stable master.
Georg—Then he couldn't have reported it either.
Beatrice—You are not to speak unless you are spoken to. Arsen will have his throat wrapped with
