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Right as and Arrow Couze. I was compelled to frame the outside of a reason, Lest our own mirth should play the Traitor with us, Her spleen was so dilated, he believed I have made her mad, which change makes for us. And he that we employed, the Pursuivant, Showed such a fiery Rascal, the poor Usurer Trembled, as Bawds beneath the lash. With as much joy, as to receive a hanging: He would be whipped, and say his prayers i'th' Church In a white sheet. Nay, he would pay as much as he should fine For Alderman, though half his soul went with it, For his quietness; he does apprehend Nothing but earthquakes. My Lords, This fellows insolence must be corrected; Dispose him in what prison you think fit. To Bedlam with him then, Is this a place for fools or madmen, who Admitted him? take him, see you He be well whipped, and let him thank our mercy, Bandog. Does she not become her rich clothes too? No more Raptures. I must confess I had a trick of Mercury when I picked His pocket for the Keys. His eyes were drenched in fuds, and I returned em Ere they recovered light. D'ee think he'll know her? Where have you left him? Then all runs smooth, his wonder still continues. I, that garb becomes him; How was his person lost within that shape He was first presented to me? I will think on't; He shall be — but toth' banquet, Then let the masque be ready, there we shall Employ your worthy diligence. You'll follow. It's time to break off revels: How Like you this, S r . Gyles? I see you'd be a bed; You are not used To these late hours. Save M r . Hornet. This he? The Broker won't Lend half the money. I came for other purpose, and with news perhaps, You would be willing to receive; You have A Niece? Faith I imagine. I thank you, sir, for nothing; I do owe you Too much already, on these terms. Were you knighted lately? No general rumour; By a chance I came Where such a thing was whispered only whispered; Just as he was described: In my opinion You're very handsome, and do look as Like a reverend— Why, you shall have it, sir. Did not she leap the casement? With civil meaning to discover how You may be abused. I would sworn never To write my name or mark; But I can tell— More I can do, if needs require; 'Tis in my power to give Her back to your possession, and I am willing. On reasonable conditions, and such As shall not trench on borrowing money. For you shall give it freely and get by't; For you must understand if I do this, I shall betray a friend of mine, that has Put me in trust, one that intends to marry her, (For truth to tell, they are not yet contracted) To marry her, d'ee mark? and yet ever morning Three thousand pounds upon her, Is't not so much? One that has lent me sums too without parchmon. Or foolish circumstance, to be repaid; Which you were never yet so much a Christian, As to be gilded of, in your Usurers gallon Of conscience melting Sack; This deserves something, But cause some expedition is required; You have a Bound of mine. I had but forty, and your Scrivenor paid, With whom, perhaps, your worship too divided; If you remember, there were precious dinners, Ere I could count my Chickens altogether, Which was your thrift and my expense; You shall First cancel that Bound, nay this won't dot, And give, d'ee mark, give me a hundred pieces, Perhaps I'll drink your health: This shall retrieve Your Niece, and give her into your hands, Though for my treachery, I be sung in ballads, And have the town curse if ever I marry. If I consider, Three hundred will not bring me to again; Thus fair I'll deal with you; I'll not touch your money Till I have don't, but then I will be sure: Fetch, fetch the business. I will have ready money too: You have B gs of all sizes and denominations. I, these things promise well; now I'll attend you. Excuse my boldness, sir, this Gentleman. Sir, our desires are modest; That you would Be witness to a bargain, and receive Some trifles, sir, in trust to be delivered To me, If I restore his Kinswoman. You sha'not long expect: So rest you merry. There, sir, you have her, and I must have these. It's upon record, I'll bring a Parson that shall take his oath Here, here, but not to be recovered By law: I have a judgement, sir, against you. I saw the Priest conjoyne'em: He will deserve your love. For your own sake, and as you are true Knight. Pardon, sir, That I presume to bring this trouble to you.