1st Watch. Tut, fear not, my lord, we that have had Cerberus' office so many years under a gate, are not to learn now to play either devils or tyrants; let us but see him, and then take no care for his safety.
2d Watch. Nay, he shall be put into safe keeping, for my wife shall take charge of him.
Enter Alphonso in the Orator's clothes.
Mech. 'Tis well-devis'd, see where he comes;
He may not see my presence; think upon't,
[To the Watch.
Your charge is trusty, and of mighty weight.
Farewell. [Exit Mechant.
1st Watch. Fear not; come, my hearts, compass him about, and seize on him all at once, like so many ravens on a dead horse.
Alph. Now an eternal sleep, an apoplex, a swoon,
Seize on their senses, who in this disguise
Shall view or note my vile deformity.
I was bewitch'd by spells to my misfortune,
Or else star-cross'd with some hag's hellishness.
Sure, I said my prayers, ris'd on my right side,
Wash'd hands and eyes, put on my girdle last.
Sure, I met no spay-footed baker:
No hare did cross me, nor no bearded witch,
Nor other ominous sign. O, then, why
Should I be thus damm'd in the devil's nets?
Is't possible this habit that I wear
Should become any man? now of my soul,
I loathe to see myself, and willingly
I would even vomit at my countenance.
1st Watch. Stand, sir; we arrest you.
Alph. Arrest me! why,
I injure no man but myself.