Clerk. Beware, Sir, how you speak!
Mr. R. Do thou beware of thy life.
Clerk. That is going too far.
Mr. R. Have I not weapons? cannot I fell thee to the earth with this stick, thou prime agent of villainy?
Clerk. I pity you: but remember, I have persons with me, and full power to check all resistance; therefore take my advice, and go.
Mr. R. I will go—but, thou fellow! yes, I wilt go, and if I can only see Philip—— [Exit.
Mrs. D. Oh, Sir! if ever you loved—if ever you trembled for an unfortunate wife, for a brother, or for a child—then feel my affliction; be softened, and let me go to my husband.
Clerk. Madam, I have orders to examine you, touching a certain point. The means of discovering truth I have at hand. Sincerity and submission, will be your best choice.
Mrs. D. What must I tell? quickly—I beg.
Clerk. If you satisfy me entirely, I promise you shall see Mr. Drave.