[Rattles the parchment.]

PRIORESS

[Eagerly, laying the first parchment on the table.]

Did he send more verses?

FRIAR

Nay,

He sent no more, though from his pouch there fell

This parchment; but methinks he would desire you

Not to peruse it.

[Turning as if to leave, he discovers the three conversing in
the arbour.]