Sir Simon. Nay, nay; follow your own inclinations now
Frank. May I, sir? Oh, then, let the libertine now make reparation, and claim a wife.
[Running to Mary, and embracing her.
Dennis. His wife! Och! what a big dinner we'll have at the Red Cow!
Pereg. What am I to say, sir?
[To Sir Simon.
Sir Simon. Oh! you are to say what you please.
Pereg. Then, bless you both! And, tho' I have passed so much of my life abroad, brother, English equity is dear to my heart. Respect the rights of honest John Bull, and our family concerns may be easily arranged.
Job. That's upright. I forgive you, young man, for what has passed; but no one deserves forgiveness, who refuses to make amends, when he has disturb'd the happiness of an Englishman's fireside.