Count. [It] rejoices me, [that I hope I] shall see him ere

I die. I have letters that my son will be here to-night: I

shall beseech your lordship to remain with me till they

meet together.

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Laf. Madam, I was thinking with what manners I

might safely be admitted.

Count. You need but plead your honourable privilege.

Laf. Lady, of that I have made a bold charter; but I

thank my God it holds yet.