Antonio. Here Jerome, Jerome, come and defend me, where it would be a dishonour to defend myself.

Enter JEROME.

Antonio. See, Jerome, how my life is assailed.

Jerome. Aye, your Honour, I always told you the women would be the death of you at last.

Marquis. You too, rascal!—

Jerome. Well, I declare with her sword in her hand, she is as fine a creature as ever I saw!—Oh you audacious minx.

Marquis. Scoundrel—

Jerome. Sure, your Honour, she must be the Maid of Orleans.

Marquis. I am no maid, Sir.

Jerome. I am sorry for your misfortune.