Hannah.

I’m Mrs. Topping now, sir—bride o’ the constable. And oh, do forgive him—he’s a mass o’ ignorance.

Noah.

Coom away!

[Hannah returns to Noah, as Sir Tristram re-enters with Hatcham.

Sir Tristram.

[To Hatcham.] Hatcham—[pointing to The Dean]—Is that the man you and the Constable secured in the stable last night?

Hatcham.

That, sir! Bless your ’art, sir, that’s the Dean ’imself.

Sir Tristram.