Val. Inquisitiveness as seldom cures jealousy, as drinking in a fever quenches the thirst.
Vin. If she were at the Park last night, 'tis probable she'll not miss this. Go watch her house, see who goes out, who in; while I, in the meantime, search out Ranger: who, I'll pawn my life, upon more discourse shall avow his mistake.—Here he is; go in:—how luckily is he come! [Valentine retires to the door behind.
Enter Ranger.
Ranger, you have prevented me: I was going to look you out, between the scenes at the playhouse, the coffee-house, tennis-court, or Gifford's.[46]
Ran. Do you want a pretence to go to a bawdy-house?—but I have other visits to make.
Vin. I forget. I should rather have sought you in Christina's lodgings, ha! ha! ha!
Ran. Well, well, I'm just come to tell you that Christina—
Vin. Proves not, by daylight, the kind lady you followed last night out of the Park.
Ran. I have better news for you, to my thinking.