Is proud as Lucifer, and selfish too.

Ambition makes the generous nature selfish.

He'll ne'er consent his only son should wed

The portionless daughter of a pedagogue.

No, no. I'll tot these bitter waters out.

I'll give the judge an inkling of the matter.

I'll write a note—he'll think it comes from Belcour.

If I can drive young Bolton from the field,

Then Isabelle is mine.—I'll do it.

(As PAWLETT is going out, Enter DR. MARGRAVE