But rather wishing a more strict restraint

5 Upon the [sisterhood, the votarists] of Saint Clare.

Lucio [within]. Ho! Peace be in this place!

Isab.

Who’s that which calls?

Fran. It is a man’s voice. Gentle Isabella,

Turn you the key, and know his business of him;

You may, I may not; you are yet unsworn.

10 When you have vow’d, you must not speak with men

But in the presence of the prioress: