Mrs. D. Be not afflicted, my dear Augusta—compose yourself. He appears to be misled rather than wicked. Yet they have drawn so artful a snare about him, that I fear it will be difficult to destroy it.

Augusta. Will it?

Mrs. D. God grant this moment may prove fortunate, and fully convince him of their villainy!

Counsellor [without]. I can't, upon my honour, I am so busy——

Lewis [without]. Pshaw! don't stand on ceremony.

Mrs. D. They are coming, let us be gone.

Augusta. Who?

Mrs. D. Come, come. [Exeunt.

Enter LEWIS and COUNSELLOR.

Lewis. It would be too late afterwards, I assure you.