Abbess. Haply, in private.

Adriana. And in assemblies too.

Abbess. Aye, but not enough.

Adriana. It was the copy of our conference:

In bed, he slept not for my urging it;

At board, he fed not for my urging it;

Alone it was the subject of my theme;

In company, I often glanc’d at it;

Still did I tell him it was vile and bad.

Abbess. And therefore came it that the man was mad: