For he at least is not in fault. I’ll see

About the mother afterward.

Pam. (to himself). Ev’ry way

I am a wretch, nor know I what to do:

My father has me in the toils, and I,

By struggling to get loose, am more entangled.

I’ll hence, since present I shall profit little.

For I believe they’ll hardly educate

The child against my will; especially

Seeing my step-mother will second me.