Charles. Did you never see me before that, sir?

Loveyet. [Looks at him steadfastly.] Yes,—I'm sure I have; and I'm very much mistaken, if—yes, that reconciles all his strange conduct;—it must be so;—it is Charles himself.

Charles. My father!

[Embracing him.

Loveyet. And are you indeed my son?

Charles. I hope I am, sir; and as such, I thus kneel to obtain forgiveness for deceiving you so.

[Kneels.

Loveyet. Rise up my lad;—by my body, I am rejoic'd to see you;—you did take your father in a little, to be sure; but never mind it;—I'll take you in another way, perhaps.

Charles. I wish you would take me in the matrimonial way, sir;—that would be a most agreeable take in.