Sir Walter never has been out of the island.
Lovel. You amaze me.
John. That same report of his escape to France
Was a fine tale, forged by myself—
Ha! ha!
I knew it would stagger him.
Lovel. Pray, give me leave.
Where has he dwelt, how lived, how lain conceal'd?
Sure I may ask so much.
John. From place to place, dwelling in no place long,