Into my secresy, thereby to assist

Thy friend, my secretary, to elope

With an orphan and my ward. Haste, haste! I bid thee;

Lest thou be late for the feast. Bear them from me

My glad congratulations. (sinks on a chair.)

R. (running to her). Diana! Diana!

D. I need no aid from thee, sir. Nay, begone!

R. In kindness hear what I came here to say.

In justice hear my answer to the charges

Thou hast made. But first I claim my promise.