Col. And in his company young Harman, son to our Dutch governor. I wonder how they met.
Enter Towerson, Harman Junior, and a Skipper.
Tow. [Entering, to the Skipper.] These letters see conveyed with speed to our plantation. This to Cambello, and to Hitto this, this other to Loho. Tell them, their friends in England greet them well; and when I left them, were in perfect health.
Skip. Sir, you shall be obeyed.[Exit Skipper.
Beam. I heartily rejoice that our employers have chose you for this place: a better choice they never could have made, or for themselves, or me.
Col. This I am sure of, that our English factories in all these parts have wished you long the man, and none could be so welcome to their hearts.
Har. Jun. And let me speak for my countrymen, the Dutch; I have heard my father say, he's your sworn brother: And this late accident at sea, when you relieved me from the pirates, and brought my ship in safety off, I hope will well secure you of our gratitude.
Tow. You over-rate a little courtesy: In your deliverance I did no more, than what I had myself from you expected: The common ties of our religion, and those, yet more particular, of peace and strict commerce betwixt us and your nation, exacted all I did, or could have done. [To Beamont.] For you, my friend, let me ne'er breathe our English air again, but I more joy to see you, than myself to have escaped the storm that tossed me long, doubling the Cape, and all the sultry heats, in passing twice the Line: For now I have you here, methinks this happiness should not be bought at a less price.
Har. Jun. I'll leave you with your friends; my duty binds me to hasten to receive a father's blessing.
[Exit Harman Junior.
Beam. You are so much a friend, that I must tax you for being a slack lover. You have not yet enquired of Isabinda.