Arb. And was that the true reason why the mare was not sold to me?
Tom. It was, indeed, sir.
Arb. Then I am highly obliged to Mr. Goodwin. (Tom rides on.) This was handsome behaviour, indeed!
Bel. Yes, I think it was somewhat more than politeness—it was real goodness of heart.
Arb. It was. I find I must alter my opinion of him, and I do it with pleasure. But, after all, his conduct with respect to my servant is somewhat unaccountable.
Bel. I see reason to think so well of him in the main, that I am inclined to hope he will be acquitted in this matter, too.
Arb. There the fellow is. I wonder he has my old livery on yet!
[Ned approaches, pulling off his hat.
Ned. Sir, I was coming to your honour.
Arb. What can you have to say to me now, Ned?