His own dear damsel—questioning how and why— }
Let her be ready, arm’d with prompt reply; 140}
No hesitation let the man discern,
But answer boldly, then accuse in turn:
Some trifling points with candid speech confess’d,
You gain a monstrous credit for the rest.
Then may you wear the Injured Lady frown,
And with your anger keep his malice down;
Accuse, condemn, and make him glad at heart
To sue for pardon, when you come to part.