Bell. Not all in health, my lord.

Hip. Keep off.

Bell. I do.—
Hard fate when women are compelled to woo. [Aside.

Hip. This paper does speak nothing.

Bell. Yes, my lord,
Matter of life it speaks, and therefore writ
In hidden character: to me instruction
My master gives, and, ’less you please to stay
Till you both meet, I can the text display.

Hip. Do so; read out.

Bell. I am already out:
Look on my face, and read the strangest story!

Hip. What, villain, ho?——

Re-enter Servant.

Ser. Call you, my lord?