La Var. Why, this is over-caution!—would not they

Rejoice as readily at seeing me,

As I at seeing them?

Barton. I know not that:

I am no whisper-monger;—and if, once,

A secret be entrusted to my charge,

I keep it, as an honest agent should,

Lock'd in my heart's old strong box; and I'll answer

No draught from any but my principal.

La Var. If now thou hast a charge, old trusty, I,