Lady. And he did distinguish himself; for he was the only one that ran away.
Twi. Cou'd it happen?
Lady. Yes, Sir, it did happen.
Sir Luke. And go you, Mr. Twineall, into a field of battle, and I think it is very likely to happen again.
Lord. If Mr. Haswell has obtained your pardon, Sir, it is all very well—but let me advise you to keep your sentiments on politics to yourself, for the future—as you value that pretty head of yours.
Twi. I thank you, Sir—I do value it.
Enter Elvirus.
Has. [Going to him.] Aurelia, in this letter to me, has explained your story with so much compassion, that, for her sake, I must pity it too.—With freedom to your father, and yourself, the Sultan restores his forfeited lands—and might I plead, Sir Luke, for your interest with Aurelia's friends, this young man's filial love, shou'd be repaid by conjugal affection.
Sir Luke. As for that, Mr. Haswell, you have so much interest at court, that your taking the young man under your protection——besides, as Aurelia was sent hither merely to get a husband—I don't see——
Aur. True, Sir Luke—and I am afraid my father and mother will begin to be uneasy that I have not got one yet—and I shou'd be very sorry to disoblige them.