Arch. I'm in love with her already.
Aim. Can't you give me a bill upon Cherry in the mean time.
Arch. No, no, friend; all her corn, wine, and oil, is ingrossed to my market—And, once more, I warn you, to keep your anchorage clear of mine; for if you fall foul on me, by this light, you shall go to the bottom.—What! make prize of my little frigate, while I am upon the cruize for you! [Exit.
Enter Boniface.
Aim. Well, well, I won't—Landlord, have you any tolerable company in the house? I don't care for dining alone.
Bon. Yes, sir, there's a captain below, as the saying is, that arrived about an hour ago.
Aim. Gentlemen of his coat are welcome every where;—will you make him a compliment from me, and tell him, I should be glad of his company.
Bon. Who shall I tell him, sir, would——
Aim. Ha! that stroke was well thrown in——I'm only a traveller, like himself, and would be glad of his company, that's all.
Bon. I obey your commands, as the saying is. [Exit.