SCENE II.
Neville's Lodgings—A Closet in back Scene.—Two Chairs, and a Table, with Wine on it.—A knocking at the Door.
Enter Peter, reading a Card.
Peter. Vapid presents his compliments to his friend Neville; has thought of nothing but writing the epilogue for his friend's play since they parted; he has made great progress, and will wait on him to take his judgment on it in a few minutes. If the gentleman should come soon, I fear my master won't be at home to receive him.
[Knocks.—Peter opens the Door, and lets in Vapid.
Vapid. Well, here it is;—where's Neville?
Peter. Not within, sir.
Vapid. Yes, yes, here it is:—I must see him.
Peter. Sir, he's gone out.
Vapid. Gone out? impossible!