Ld. B. Trusty, if you think it safe in you to obey my orders after the deed Puzzle told his clerk of, pay it to him.
Tru. I should be glad to give it out of my own pocket, rather than be without the satisfaction of seeing you witness to it.
Ld. B. I heartily believe thee, dear Trusty.
Sab. Then, my lord, the secret of your being alive, is now safe with me.
Tru. I'll warrant I'll be revenged of this unconscionable dog [Aside]—My lord, you must to your closet, I fear somebody's coming. [Exeunt Sable one way, Ld. B. and Trusty another.]
SCENE III.—Lord Brumpton's House.
Lady Sharlot discovered reading at a table; Lady Harriot playing at a glass to and fro, and viewing herself.
L. Ha. Nay, good sage sister, you may as well talk to me [Looking at herself as she speaks], as sit staring at a book, which I know you can't attend. Good Dr. Lucas[22] may have writ there what he pleases, but there's no putting Francis Lord Hardy, now Earl of Brumpton, out of your head, or making him absent from your eyes; do but look at me now, and deny it if you can.
L. Sh. You are the maddest girl——[Smiling.