CLIN. As much to you.
BEL. Might I entreat a favour at your hands?
CLIN. What's that?
BEL. I am a stranger here in England, sir,
Brought from my native home upon report,
That the earl's daughter wants the use of speech;
I have been practised in such cures ere now,
And willingly would try my skill on her.
Let me request you so to favour me,
As to direct me to her father's house.
CLIN. With all my heart, and welcome shall you be
To that good earl, who mourns his daughter's want:
But they have for a holy abbot sent,
Who can, men say, do many miracles,
In hope that he will work this wondrous cure.
BEL. Whate'er he be, I know 'tis past his skill;
Nor any in the world, besides myself,
Did ever sound the depth of that device.
Enter MUSGRAVE.
CLIN. Musgrave, well met: I needs must speak with you.
MUS. I came to seek you.
CLIN. Tarry you a while.
[To BEL.] Shall I entreat you, sir, to walk before
With this same gentleman? I'll overtake you.
[Exeunt BELPHEGOR and AKERCOCK.
This is the news: the Earl of Kent is come,
And in all haste the marriage must be made.
Your lady weeps, and knows not what to do;
But hopes that you will work some means or other
To stop the cross-proceedings of the earl.