Abig. Now have I happily espied a time20 To search the plank my father did appoint; And here behold, unseen, where I have found The gold, the pearls, and jewels, which he hid.
Bar. Now I remember those old women's words, Who in my wealth would tell me winter's tales, [42] And speak of spirits and ghosts that glide by night About the place where treasure hath been hid: [43] And now methinks that I am one of those: For whilst I live, here lives my soul's sole hope, And, when I die, here shall my spirit walk.30
Abig. Now that my father's fortune were so good As but to be about this happy place; 'Tis not so happy: yet when we parted last, He said he would attend me in the morn. Then, gentle sleep, where'er his body rests, Give charge to Morpheus that he may dream A golden dream, and of the sudden wake, [44] Come and receive the treasure I have found.
Bar. Bueno para todos mi ganado no era: [45] As good go on as sit so sadly thus.40 But stay, what star shines yonder in the east? [46] The loadstar of my life, if Abigail. Who's there?
Abig. Who's that?
Bar. Peace, Abigail, 'tis I.
Abig. Then, father, here receive thy happiness. [Throws down bags.
Bar. Hast thou't?
Abig. Here, [throws down the bags] hast thou't? There's more, and more, and more.
Bar. O my girl, My gold, my fortune, my felicity! Strength to my soul, death to mine enemy! Welcome the first beginner of my bliss! O Abigail, Abigail, that I had thee here too!50 Then my desires were fully satisfied: But I will practise thy enlargement thence: O girl! O gold! O beauty! O my bliss! [Hugs his bags.