Pen. Speak on boldly, Simon; I'm never angry at a servant that speaks truth.
Sim. He told me he should be very proud of my acquaintance. Indeed, madam, the man was very well spoken, and showed a great deal of respect for me, on your ladyship's account. He is a mighty well spoken man, and said he found I was a smart gentleman; said he'd come again.
Pen. Go, you have done your business. Go down. [Exit.
Lett. Well, after all, madam, I did not think that gentleman displeased you.
Pen.[55] Had but young Bookwit his mien and conversation, how easily would he exclude Lovemore!
Enter Servant.
Ser. Mr. Lovemore is coming up, madam.
Pen. He has not heard, sure, of this new proposal!
Lett. 'Tis possible he may, and come to rant or upbraid your ladyship. I wonder you endure him on these occasions.
Pen. I'll rack his very heart-strings. He shall know all that man e'er suffered for his native mistress, woman.