Plotw. This disguise gives spirit to my intrigue. Certainly I am the first person that ever enjoy'd a bride without the scandal of matrimony.
Town. I have a different relish, Mr. Plotwell, for now I can't abide you, you are so like my husband.
Plotw. Underplot, I defy thee. I have laid the wager, and now I hold the stakes.
Town. Opportunity Mr. Potwell, has been the downfall of much virtue.
[As he is leading her off, enter Hugh.
Hugh. Ah, madam! the doctor! the doctor!
Exit Hugh.
Plot. Fear nothing. I'll stand it. I have my part ready.
[Exit Townley.
Enter Fossile.
Foss. I promised lady Langfort my eagle-stone. The poor lady is like to miscarry, and 'tis well I thought on't. Ha! who is here! I do not like the aspect of the fellow. But I will not be over censorious.
[They make many bows and cringes in advancing to each other.