Whence, Brother Case, and whither bound so fast?

Ca. O, Sir, you must excuse me, I'm in haste.

I dine with my (Lord Mayor) and can't allow

Time for our eating directory now:

Though I must needs confess, I think my rules

Would prove Pythagoras and Plato fools.

Hor. Grave Sir, I must acknowledge, 'tis a crime

To interrupt at such a nick of time;

Yet stay a little, Sir, it is no sin;

10 You're to say Grace ere dinner can begin;