Lop. Well, Sir, since you are so determin'd, I shan't be impertinent with any farther advice; but I think you have laid your design to——[He coughs.] (I have got such a cold to-day) to get in privately, have you not?
Lor. Yes; and have taken care to be introduced as far as her chamber-door with all secrecy.
Lop. [He coughs.]——This unlucky cough, I had rather have had a fever at another time. Sir, I should be sorry to do you more harm than good upon this occasion: if this cough shou'd come upon me in the midst of the action, [Coughs.] and give the alarm to the family, I shou'd not forgive myself as long as I liv'd.
Lor. I have greater ventures than that to take my chance for, and can't dispense with your attendance, Sir.
Lop. This 'tis to be a good servant, and make one's self necessary.
Enter Toledo.
Tol. Sir,——I am glad I have found you. I am a man of honour, you know, and do always profess losing my life upon a handsome occasion: sir, I come to offer you my service. I am inform'd from unquestionable hands, that Don Carlos is enrag'd against you to a dangerous degree; and that old Alvarez has given positive directions to break the legs and arms of your servant Lopez.
Lop. Look you there, now, I thought what 'twou'd come to; what do they meddle with me for? What have I to do in my Master's amours? The old Don's got out of his senses, I think, have I married his daughter?
Lor. Fear nothing, we'll take care o'thee——Sir, I thank you for the favour of your intelligence, 'tis nothing however but what I have expected and am provided for.
Tol. Sir, I wou'd advise you to provide yourself with good friends, I desire the honour to keep your back hand myself.