Cler. But take time;
The second thoughts, our wise men say, are best.
Phil. Delay's a double death; no, I have thought
A means that straight I'll put in execution:
I'll write a letter to her presently,
Take how it will.
Cler. A letter! who shall carry it?
Phil. I'll tell thee when I have done: hast thou pen and ink in thy chamber?
Cler. Yes, there is one upon the table. I'll stay here at the window, and watch whether she stay or not. What a sudden change is this!
Leu. Did not Count Virro promise to be here
To-day at dinner?
Psec. Yes, madam, that he did; and I dare swear
He will not break.
Leu. He needs not, he is rich enough; unless he should break in knavery, as some of our merchants do nowadays.
Psec. Break promise, madam, I mean; and that he will not for your sake: you know his business.
Leu. I would I did not: he might spare his pains,
And that unusual cost that he bestows
In pranking up himself, and please me better.