Alv. So—

Por. You will not wait for me, but go down at once to Bellaflor, and show my father you value his forgiveness by your haste to acknowledge it.

Alv. You say well; but you will go with me?

Por. Fear not, I shall soon be after you.

Alv. Well, if so, then——(apart to Belardo) Belardo, remember you get the lady to her room directly my sister is gone out.

Por. Our roads lie together as far as the gate at least. (Aside to Belardo.) If the Prince happen to come hither, tell him to wait for me, Belardo; I shall be back directly. Come, brother.

[Exeunt Alvaro and Porcia.

Bel. They say a Pander is a good business; and yet here am I ministering both to brother and sister with very little profit at the year’s end.

Ser. (entering cautiously). Porcia’s gone?

Bel. Yes, she is gone.