Ragueneau would see you, Madame.

ROXANE:
Let him come.
(To the Duke and Le Bret):
He comes to tell his troubles. Having been
An author (save the mark!)--poor fellow--now
By turns he's singer. . .

LE BRET:
Bathing-man. . .

ROXANE:
Then actor. . .

LE BRET:
Beadle. . .

ROXANE:
Wig-maker. . .

LE BRET:
Teacher of the lute. . .

ROXANE:
What will he be to-day, by chance?

RAGUENEAU (entering hurriedly):
Ah! Madame!
(He sees Le Bret):