none, I thank you.
[_Here CONSTANCE whispers SETSTONE_.
_Set_. Fortune will turn her back if twice denied.
_Lav_. Why, she may turn her girdle too on t'other side[A]. This
is the devil; I will not venture on her.
[Footnote A: A usual expression of indifference for a man's
displeasure.]
_Set_. Fear not; she swears thou shalt receive no harm.
_Lov_. Ay, if a man durst trust her; but the devil is got into
such an ill name of lying--
_Set_. Whene'er you are not pleased, it shall be lawful to sue
out your divorce.
_Lov_. Ay, but where shall I get a lawyer? there you are
aforehand with me; you have retained most of them already. For the
favours I have received, I am very much her servant; but, in the way
of matrimony, Mr Parson there can tell you 'tis an ordinance, and must
not be entered into without mature deliberation; besides, marriages,
you know, are made in heaven; and that I am sure this was not.
_Set_. She bids you then, at least, restore that gold, which she,
too lavishly, poured out on you, unthankful man.
_Lov_. Faith, I have it not at present; 'tis all gone, as I am a
sinner; but, 'tis gone wickedly; all spent in the devil her father's
service.
_Set_. Where is the grateful sense of all your favours? Come,
fiends, with flesh-hooks, tear the wretch in pieces, And bear his soul
upon your leather wings, Below the fountain of the dark abyss.
_Lov_. What, are you a-conjuring? If you are good at that sport,
I can conjure as well as you--[_Draws his sword_.
_Const_. Hold; for Heaven's sake, hold! I am no spirit; touch but
my hand; ghosts have no flesh and blood. [_Discovering_.
_Lov_. My lady Constance! I began to suspect it might be a trick,
but never could imagine you the author. It seems you are desirous I
should father this _hans en kelder_ here?
_Const_. I know not how, without a blush, to tell you, it was a
cheat I practised for your love.
_Set_. A mere tympany, sir, raised by a cushion; you see 'tis
gone already.
_Const_. Setstone was sent to have acquainted you; but, by the
way, unfortunately missed you.
_Lev_. Twas you, then, that supplied me all this while with
money? pretty familiar, I hope to make thee amends ere I sleep
to-night. Come, parson, pr'ythee make haste and join us. I long to be
out of her debt, poor rogue.
[_The parson takes them to the side of the stage; they turn their
backs to the audience, while he mumbles to them_.
_Set_. I'll be the clerk; Amen-
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