ELSWORTH. I fear lest her indiscreet tongue—
CLEVELAND. Not at all, my dear friend! Lieutenant, I have been informed within an hour, that one Captain Armstrong has been seen this day within five miles of this place. On account of his connection with a certain affair, I wouldn't let him escape me at any sacrifice. I have already dispatched dragoons in his pursuit. At earliest dawn I shall expect you to head a detachment in his search. Meanwhile, sir, I should be grateful for an opportunity to repair my toilet.
HARRY. This way, sir; I myself will conduct you to a chamber.
[Exeunt CLEVELAND and HARRY.
ELSWORTH. This is a situation, indeed, for a royalist gentleman! My house filled with the King's officers, and a proscribed rebel concealed above. If discovered, I tremble to think of the consequences. [Exit.
Enter ROSE.
ROSE. Thank heaven; I am rid of them. Now to Walter, and learn his full danger.
[Enter ARMSTRONG.]
Are you mad? What are you here for? Back to your hiding place at once.
WALTER. No, Rose; I shall not go.