ACRES Why, as I think you know something of this fellow, I want you to find him out for me, and give him this mortal defiance.
ABSOLUTE
Well, give it to me, and trust me he gets it.
ACRES Thank you, my dear friend, my dear Jack; but it is giving you a great deal of trouble.
ABSOLUTE
Not in the least—I beg you won't mention it.—No trouble in the world,
I assure you.
ACRES You are very kind.—What it is to have a friend!—You couldn't be my second, could you, Jack?
ABSOLUTE
Why no, Bob—not in this affair—it would not be quite so proper.
ACRES Well, then, I must get my friend Sir Lucius. I shall have your good wishes, however, Jack?
ABSOLUTE
Whenever he meets you, believe me.
[Re-enter SERVANT.]
SERVANT
Sir Anthony Absolute is below, inquiring for the captain.