[462] [MS. reads boast.]

[463] [Saunce bell, soul bell, or parting bell. See "Popular Antiquities of Great Britain," ii. 159, 160.]


ACT III., SCENE I.

Enter Govianus, with his Lady and a servant. A flourish.

Gov. What is he?

Ser. An old lord come from the court.

Gov. He should be wise by's years; he will not dare
To come about such business; 'tis not man's work.
Art sure he desir'd to speak with thy lady?

Ser. Sure, sir.

Gov. Faith, thou'rt mistook, 'tis with me certain.
Let's do the man no wrong: go, know it truly, sir!