Const. [To Bel.] Come, Madam, shall we send for the Parson? I doubt here's no Business for the Lawyer: Younger Brothers have nothing to settle but their Hearts, and that I believe my Friend here has already done very faithfully.
Bel. [Scornfully.] Are you sure, Sir, there are no old Mortgages upon it?
Heart. [Coldly.] If you think there are, Madam, it mayn't be amiss to defer the Marriage till you are sure they are paid off.
Bel. [Aside.] How the gall'd Horse kicks!
[To Heart.] We'll defer it as long as you please, Sir.
Heart. The more time we take to consider on't, Madam, the less apt we shall be to commit Oversights; therefore, if you please, we will put it off for just nine Months.
Bel. Guilty Consciences make Men Cowards; I don't wonder you want time to resolve.
Heart. And they make Women desperate; I don't wonder you are so quickly determin'd.
Bel. What does the Fellow mean?
Heart. What does the Lady mean?