As is that canopy when mists and vapours Divide it from our sight, and threaten pestilence. Troy. Says he so, Livio?

Liv. Yes, an't like your nobleness,

He truly does so say! Your breach of friendship
With me, must borrow courage from your uncle,
Whilst your sword talks an answer; there's no
remedy,

I will have satisfaction, though thy life
Come short of such demand.

Troy. Then satisfaction,

Much worthier than your sword can force, you shall have,

Yet mine shall keep the peace. I can be angry,
And brave aloud in my reply; but honour
Schools me to fitter grounds: this, as a gentleman,
I promise, ere the minutes of the night

Warn us to rest, such satisfaction,-hear me,
And credit it—as more you cannot wish for,
So much, not think of.

Liv. Not? the time is short;

Before our sleeping hour, you vow?

Troy. I do,

Before we ought to sleep.

Liv. So I intend too ;'

On confidence of which, what left the marquis
In charge for me? I'll do't.

Troy. Invite count Julio,

So I intend too ;] i. e. such is my meaning such is the way

in which I also understand it.

His lady, and her brother, with their company, Το my lord's court at supper.

Liv. Easy business;

And then

Troy. And then, soon after, the performance Of my past vow waits on ye; but be certain You bring them with you.

Liv. Yet your servant.

Troy. Nearer, my friend; you'll find no less. Liv. 'Tis strange: is't possible?

SCENE II.

Another Room in the same.

[Exeunt.

Enter CASTAMELA, CLARELLA, FLORIA, and
SILVIA.

Cast. You have discours'd to me a lovely story, My heart doth dance to th' music; 'twere a sin Should I in any tittle stand distrustful,

Where such a people, such as you are, innocent Even by the patent of your years and language, Inform a truth. O! talk it o'er again.

You are, you say, three daughters of one mother, That mother only sister to the marquis,

Whose charge hath, since her death, (being left a widow,)

Here in this place preferr'd your education?
Is't so?

Clar. It is even so; and howsoever

Report may wander loosely in some scandal

Against our privacies, yet we have wanted
No graceful means fit for our births and qualities,
To train us up into a virtuous knowledge

Of what, and who we ought to be.

Flo. Our uncle

Hath often told us, how it more concern'd him,
Before he show'd us to the world, to render
Our youths and our demeanours in each action
Approv'd by his experience, than too early
Adventure on the follies of the age,
By prone temptations fatal.

Sil. In good deed, la,

We mean no harm.

Cast. Deceit must want a shelter

Under a roof that's covering to souls

So white as breathe beneath it, such as these are:
My happiness shares largely in this blessing,
And I must thank direction of the providence
Which led me hither.

Clar. Aptly have you styled it

A providence, for, ever in chaste loves,

Such majesty hath power. Our kinsman, Troylo,
Was herein his own factor; he will prove,----
Believe him, lady,-every way as constant,
As noble; we can bail him from the cruelty
Of misconstruction.

Flo. You will find his tongue
But a just secretary to his heart.

Cast. The guardianess, dear creatures, now and then,

It seems, makes bold to talk

Clar. She has waited on us

From all our cradles; will prate sometimes oddly,
However, means but sport: I am unwilling
Our household should break up, but must obey
His wisdom, under whose command we live ;
Sever our companies I'm sure we shall not:
Yet, 'tis a pretty life this, and a quiet.-

Enter MOROSA, and SECCO, with his apron on, carrying a bason of water, scissars, comb, towels, razor, &c.

Sec. Chuck, duckling, honey, mouse, monkey, all and every thing, I am thine ever and only; will never offend again, as I hope to shave clean, and get honour by it: heartily I ask forgiveness; be gracious to thine own flesh and blood, and kiss me home.

Mor. Look you provoke us no more; for this time you shall find mercy.-Was 't that hedgehog set thy brains a-crowing? be quits with him ; but do not hurt the great male-baby.

Sec. Enough; I am wise, and will be merry.— Haste, beauties; the caroches will sudden receive you: a night of pleasure is toward, pray for good husbands a-piece, that may trim you featly, dainty ones, and let me alone to trim them.

Mor. Loving hearts, be quick as soon as ye can, time runs apace; what you must do, do nimbly, and give your minds to't. Young bloods stand fumbling! fie, away; be ready, for shame, before

Against our privacies, yet -
No graceful means fit for
To train us up into a virt
Of what, and who we c
Flo. Our uncle
Hath often told us, her
Before he show'd us
Our youths and our
Approv'd by his
Adventure on the
By prone tem

Sil. In goods
We mean no i.
Cast. Po

Under a r

So white My he And ! WIES

ACT V.

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