Don H. Boldness! in what, sir?
Don A. To have been th' occasion of your finding her
Here with your sister at this time o' th' night.
Don H. Lord, sir, what do you mean?
Don A. There was in truth such a necessity in it,
That 'twill, I hope, excuse my humble suit to you
In her's and my behalf.
Por. Now all comes out.
Don H. I understand you, sir; she does desire
To pass this night with Porcia, to assist her
In th' ordering of her nuptial ceremonies.
Let her stay, a' God's name.
Por. If he does not dissemble, my condition
Is not so desperate as I imagin'd. [Aside.
Don A. I hope you'll pardon this great liberty:
So early a confidence will need it, sir.
Don H. 'Tis more than enough that you desire it;
Th' occasion, too, does justify her stay.
Don A. 'Tis most true, sir, th' occasion did enforce me
Thus boldly to presume upon your friendship.