That arbour-seat has room for two to sit,

Providing we choose wisely from us three.

CHAUCER

Your choice is fate.

SQUIRE

[Aside to Chaucer as they enter the arbour.]

The friar must have stolen them.

[Johanna and the Squire sit; Chaucer stands talking with
them, his back toward the arbour’s entrance.]

[Enter, right, from inn, the Prioress and Friar, the former
reading a parchment.]

PRIORESS