But his first wife's first name, her maiden one,

Was—not unlike to that your Katherine bore,

Before she took the honor'd style of Selby.

Selby. A dangerous meaning in your riddle lurks.

One knot is yet unsolved; that told, this strange

And most mysterious drama ends. The name

Of that first husband—

Enter LUCY.

Mrs. F. Sir, your pardon—

The allegory fits your private ear.