Dan. My child, I’ve naught to hide from thee now. The reed on which I leant is broken—and—— (Knock. Dan’l starts in terror.) Who’s there?
Geof. (without). Master Druce!
Dor. It is Geoffrey.
Dan. He had best not see thee. Get thee hence, I’ll open to him.
Dor. Father, deal gently with him for the love I bear him.
[Exit Dorothy. Dan’l opens the door.
Enter Geoffrey.
Geof. Master Dan’l, I’m going to sea. I have written to refuse the post that Sir Jasper would have given me, and I am going to-night. I come to pray your pardon for the sorrow I have brought upon your home. Give me that before I go.
Dan. Ay, I pardon thee, my lad. Thou didst not know. Heaven prosper thee. Is that all?
Geof. I have something to ask about—about Mistress Dorothy.