Serv. The poet, sir, will take that very ill; He's at the door, with the argument o'the masque In verse.

Man. Which of the wits is it that made it?

Serv. None of the wits, sir; 'tis one of the poets.

Man. What subject has he chose?

Serv. The rape of Proserpine.

Enter GONSALVO.

Man. Welcome, welcome, you have been long expected.

Gons. I staid to see the unlading of some rarities, Which are within— Madam, your pardon that I was so long absent.

Jul. You need not ask it for your absence, sir.

Gons. Still cruel, Julia?