When I did ask thee if thou wert in love,
Thou didst deny it. But thou dost not now—
So tell me who the lady is.
L. (aside to R.). All’s lost!
F. (coming quite to front). Your ladyship must grant me in private conduct
Some liberty: my honest duty and service
Never surrendered that, and should avail
To spare me this ungenerous inquisition.
D. And very well, sir, if thou hast not transgressed
The rules of the court: these art thou bound to observe: