Henry. By one of an imperious nature, the title of a creditor.
Sir Philip. I your debtor!
Henry. Yes; for you owe me justice. You, perhaps, withhold from me the inestimable treasure of a parent's blessing.
Sir Philip. [Impatiently.] To the business that brought you hither.
Henry. Thus then—I believe this is your signature.
[Producing a bond.
Sir Philip. Ah! [Recovering himself.] it is—
Henry. Affixed to a bond of 1000l. which, by assignment, is mine. By virtue of this I discharge the debt of your worthy tenant Ashfield! who, it seems, was guilty of the crime of vindicating the injured, and protecting the unfortunate. Now, Sir Philip, the retribution my hate demands is, that what remains of this obligation may not be now paid to me, but wait your entire convenience and leisure.
Sir Philip. No! that must not be.
Henry. Oh, sir! why thus oppress an innocent man?—why spurn from you a heart, that pants to serve you? No answer, farewell.