That's not the him whom I expected, at all events.

Knickerbocker.

Son of the individual whom I succeeded as burgomaster? Talk of the devil—now, I don't know how it is, but I'm always squalmish when in company of these lawyers that's of his cast. Qui Tam.

Sophia.

He wishes to be introduced. What is your pleasure?

Knickerbocker.

Let him be so, by all means. An honest man needn't fear the devil. [Exit Sophia.

Lorrenna.

Excuse my presence, uncle. To hear him repeat his claims, would but afflict a heart already agonized: and with your leave, I will withdraw. [Exit.

Knickerbocker.