I dare be sworn that they grow still, nor e'er

Will wither.

Jos.‍You will spoil him, little flatterer,

If he should hear you.

Ida.‍But he never will.

I dare not say so much to him—I fear him.

Jos. Why so? he loves you well.

Ida.‍But I can never50

Shape my thoughts of him into words to him:

Besides, he sometimes frightens me.