(3.)
Now poverty Steals on her victim apace And the gripe of Stern Law calls up dread in his Face, 'Till resolv'd to retrieve by his wants basely led [?] He for Riches consents to deformity wed; Then hurries to gaming to drive away thought, Where Soon's dissipated the Wealth that she brought For by Sharpers Surrounded—Each planning his Fall The Libertine Rakewell's depriv'd of his all.
(4.)
And now in each feature we penury trace, No longer health in his once blooming face, Reproach in a Prison's dread gloom must he bear, While discord & want drive the wretch to despair; 'Till of life fully Sated, pale, meagre, oppress'd, By Friendship forsaken, All hell in his breast; By Suicides aid from the world he retires And the Libertine Rakewell unpitied Expires. (Exit)
Scene 14th
Chymist—Discover'd. Tune "Welcome, Brother Debtor." Enter Goaler O.P. Introducing Rake & Old Wife He Sits P.S. Enter Men & Women Prisoners-OP.—All Sing.
Welcome, Welcome, Brother Debtor To this poor but merry place; Where No Bailiff—Dun—or Setter, Dares to shew his frightful face. But, kind Sir, as you're a Stranger Down your Garnish you must pay, Or your Coat will be in Danger You must either Strip or pay.
Rake Strips his Coat off & turns out his Breeches Pockets;—At this Period Financer drops his paper; it is picked up by another Prisoner, who holds it so to Read that the audience may Read also. "Scheme to Pay the National Debt."—
During the above Business—They all Sing—