John. Got leave to come to you: and master didn't find out before yesterday, that, instead of making for home, he had sheer'd off towards London; directly sent notice to you, and Sam has traced us all the way here to bring you the news.
Sir Geo. What, a boy of mine quit his guns? I'll grapple him.—Come, John.
Lady Am. Order the carriage for mine uncle.
Sir Geo. No, thank ye, my lady. Let your equipage keep up your own dignity. I have horses here; but I won't knock 'em up; next village is the channel for the stage—My lady, I'll bring the dog to you by the bowsprit.—Weigh anchor! crowd sail! and after him! [Exit.
Enter Ephraim. [Peeping in.]
Eph. The man of noise doth not tarry, then my spirit is glad.
Lady Am. Let Sarah prepare chambers for my kinsman, and hire the maiden for me that thou didst mention.
Eph. I will; for this damsel is passing fair, and hath found grace in mine eyes. Mary, as thou art yet a stranger in this land, and just taken possession of this estate, the laws of society command thee to be on terms of amity with thy wealthy neighbours.
Lady Am. Yea; but while I entertain the rich, the hearts of the poor shall also rejoice; I myself will now go forth into the adjacent hamlet, and invite all that cometh, to hearty cheer.
Eph. Yea, I will distribute among the poor good books.