Pre. If to this
I owe the honor of the present visit,
You might have spared the coming. Having spoken,
Once more, I beg you, leave me to myself.
Lara. I thought it but a friendly part to tell you
What strange reports are current here in town.
For my own self I do not credit them;
But there are many who, not knowing you,
Will lend a readier ear.
Pre. There was no need