Arch. To hinder two men from doing what they have no mind for.—But if you should chance to talk now of my business?
Scrub. Talk! ay, sir, had I not learned the knack of holding my tongue, I had never lived so long in a great family.
Arch. Ay, ay, to be sure there are secrets in all families.
Scrub. Secrets! ay;—but I 'll say no more. Come, sit down, we 'll make an end of our tankard: here—
[Gives Archer the tankard.
Arch. With all my heart; who knows but you and I may come to be better acquainted, eh? Here's your ladies' healths; you have three, I think, and to be sure there must be secrets among 'em. [Drinks.
Scrub. Secrets! ay, friend.—I wish I had a friend!
Arch. Am not I your friend? come, you and I will sworn brothers.
Scrub. Shall we?
Arch.. From this minute. Give me a kiss:—and no brother Scrub—