Sos. Yes, 'tis resolved, I will lie abominably, against the light of my own conscience. For, suppose the other Sosia has been here, perhaps that strong dog has not only beaten me, but also has been predominant upon my wife, and most carnally misused her! Now, by asking certain questions of her, with a side-wind, I may come to understand how squares go, and whether my nuptial bed be violated. [Aside.
Phæd. Most certainly he has learned impudence of his master, and will deny his being here; but that shall not serve his turn, to cheat me of my present. [Aside.]—Why, Sosia! What, in a brown study?
Sos. A little cogitabund, or so, concerning this dismal revolution in our family.
Phæd. But that should not make you neglect your duty to me, your mistress.
Sos. Pretty soul! I would thou wert, upon condition that old Bromia were six foot under ground.
Phæd. What! is all your hot courtship to me dwindled into a poor unprofitable wish? You may remember, I did not bid you absolutely despair.
Sos. No, for all things yet may be accommodated, in an amicable manner, betwixt my master and my lady.
Phæd. I mean, to the business betwixt you and me—
Sos. Why, I hope we two never quarrelled?
Phæd. Must I remember you of a certain promise, that you made me at our last parting?