Bates. We must take care of him. But what have we to do with Beverley? Dawson and the rest are wondering at you.
Stu. Why let them wonder. I have designs above Their narrow reach. They see me lend him money; and they stare at me. But they are fools. I want him to believe me beggared by him.
Bates. And what then?
Stu. Ay, there's the question; but no matter. At night you may know more. He waits for me at Wilson's. I told the women where to find him.
Bates. To what purpose?
Stu. To save suspicion. It looked friendly; and they thanked me. Old Jarvis was dispatched to him.
Bates. And may intreat him home.
Stu. No; he experts money from me: but I'll have none. His wife's jewels must go. Women are easy creatures, and refuse nothing where they love. Follow me to Wilson's; but besure he sees you not. You are a man of character, you know; of prudence and discretion. Wait for me in an outer room; I shall have business for you presently. Come, Sir.
Let drudging fools by honesty grow great;
The shorter road to riches is deceit.
[Exeunt.