Here's a great Resort of Devils, the very Doors smell of
Brimstone: I'll e'en back——No: I'll be a Man of Resolution:
But if Mr. Doctor should send a Familiar to open the
Door, in what language should I speak to the Devil? [Knocks.
Enter Scaramouche.
Scar. peeping. This is some malicious Spirit, that will not let me alone at my Study; but I'll go in, and conn my Book. [Exit.
Harl. I believe Mr. Doctor is very Busy; but I'll rap this time with Authority.
[Harlequin raps at the Door, Scaramouche peeps out. Harlequin strikes him, and jumps back, runs frighted off.
Scene changes to a Room in the Doctor's House.
Enter Scaramouche, with a Book in the Doctor's Gown.
Scar. I have left the Door open to save the Devil the labour of Knocking, if he has a mind to come in: For I am resolved not to stir from my Book; I found it in the Doctor's Closet, and know it must contain Something of the Black Art.
Enter Harlequin.
Harl. Oh here's Mr. Doctor himself; he's reading some conjuring Book. Ide fain jecit.