HUNDS. Vane.
POM. Vane!
HUNDS. Wife of Mr. Ernest Vane, a gentleman of good estate, Willoughby Manor, Huntingdonshire.
POM. What!—What!—His wife, by heaven! Oh! here is a rare revenge. Ride back, sirrah, and follow the coach to its destination.
HUNDS. They took master for a highwayman. If they knew him as well as I do, they wouldn’t do the road such an injustice.
[Exit R.
POM. (with energy). I’ll after them; and if I can but manage that Vane shall remain ignorant of her arrival, I may confront Hebe with Thalia; introduce the wife to the mistress under the husband’s roof. Aha! my Arcadian pair, there may be a guest at your banquet you little expect, besides Sir Charles Pomander!
[Exit L.
[SCENE II.]—A spacious and elegant Apartment in the House of Mr. Vane, opening into a Garden formally planted, with Statues, &c. A Table set for a collation, with Fruits, Flowers, Wine, and Plate. A Door C. flat, communicating with Entrance Hall, other Doors R. and L. Settees and high-backed Chairs, a Side Table with Plate, Salvers, &c.