JUSTICE MERTON Master Dickonson, hem! has been—persuaded—to accompany his lordship on the virginals.

AMELIA How delightful!

REV. MASTER RAND [Aside to Todd.] Shall we remain?

REV. MASTER TODD We must.

RAVENSBANE [To Rachel.] My tassel, dear mistress; you do not wear it?

RACHEL My heart still wavers, my lord. But whilst you sing, I will decide.

RAVENSBANE Whilst I sing? My fate, then, is waiting at the end of a song?

RACHEL At the end of a song.

DICKON [Touches Ravensbane’s arm.] Your lordship.

RAVENSBANE [Starting, turns to the company.] Permit me.