A Virgin averse to Matrimony, will needs be a Nun. She is dissuaded from it, and persuaded to moderate her Inclination in that Matter, and to do nothing against her Parents Consent, but rather to marry. That Virginity may be maintain'd in a conjugal Life. The Monks Way of living in Celibacy is rally'd. Children, why so call'd. He abhors those Plagiaries who entice young Men and Maids into Monasteries, as though Salvation was to be had no other Way; whence it comes to pass, that many great Wits are as it were buried alive.
EUBULUS, CATHERINE.
Eub. I am glad with all my Heart, that Supper is over at last, that we may have an Opportunity to take a Walk, which is the greatest Diversion in the World.
Ca. And I was quite tir'd of sitting so long at Table.
Eu. How green and charming does every Thing in the World look! surely this is its Youth.
Ca. Ay, so it is.
Eu. But why is it not Spring with you too?
Ca. What do you mean?
Eu. Because you look a little dull.
Ca. Why, don't I look as I use to do?