You made such claim, the Prince would ...

Val. Well, sir,—would?

Mel.—Not only probably withdraw his suit,

But, very like, the lady might be forced

Accept your own. Oh, there are reasons why!

But you 'll excuse at present all save one,—

I think so. What we want is, your own witness,

For, or against—her good, or yours: decide!

Val. [Aside.] Be it her good if she accounts it so!