S. Why where's this maid, she has much care of her business, Nell?
I think she be sunk;—why Nell—whiew—
Maid within. What's the matter?
Enter Maid.
Ser. I pray you heartily, come away, oh, come, come, the Gentleman
My Mistris invited, is coming down the street, and the banquet
Not yet brought out?— [They bring in the Banquet.
Lel. within. Nell, Sirrah.
Maid. I come forsooth.
Ser. Now must I walk: when there's any fleshly matters in hand, my
Mistris sends me of a four hours errand: but if I go not
About mine own bodily business as well as she, I am a Turk.
[Exit Servant.
Enter Father.
Fa. What, all wide open? 'Tis the way to sin
Doubtless; but I must on; the gates of Hell
Are not more passable than these; how they
Will be to get out, God knows, I must try.
'Tis very strange, if there be any life
Within this house, would it would shew it self.
What's here? a Banquet? and no mouth to eat,
Or bid me do it? this is something like
The entertainment of adventurous Knights
Entring enchanted Castles: For the manner
Though there be nothing dismal to be seen
Amazes me a little; what is meant
By this strange invitation? I will sound
My Daughters meaning e're I speak to her,
If it be possible, for by my voyce— [Musique.
She will discover me! hark, whence is this.