self and me, who long have languished in a hopeless constancy. Now, I perceive, in all your language, and your looks, a softening power; nor can a suit, by you promoted, be denied: therefore, I would awhile entreat your leave to recommend you, as her companion, to this lady's favour; and, (as I'm sure you'll soon be near her closest thoughts) if you can think upon the honest courtesies I hitherto have shewn your modesty, and, in your happy talk, but name, with any mark of favour, me, or my unwearied love, 'twould be a generous act would fix me ever grateful to its me mory. Ang. Such poor assistance, sir, as one distressed like me can give, shall willingly be paid: if I can steal but any thoughts from my own misfortunes, rest assured, they'll be employed in healing yours. D. Man. I'll study to deserve this goodness: for the present, think my poor house your own; at night I'll wait upon you to the lady-till when, I am your guard. Ang. You have bound me to your service. SCENE II-Changes to a church, the vespers Hon. Come, madam, shall we walk out? The crowd's pretty well over now. Lou. But, then, that melancholy softness in his look! [To herself. Hon. Cousin! Donna Louisa! Lou. Even in his devotions, too; such graceful adorations- -So sweet a Hon. Cousin, will you go? Lou. They are strangers, then, and seem in some necessity. [Aside, Car. These are light wants to me; I find them none, when weighed with Angelina's loss; when I reflect on her distress, the hardships and the cries of helpless bondage; the insolent, the deaf desires of men in power; O, I could wish the fate, that saved us from the ocean's fury, in kinder pity of our love's distress, had buried us in one wave, embracing! Lou. How tenderly he talks! This were, indeed, a lover! [Aside. D. Lew. A most unhappy loss, indeed! But come, don't despair, boy; the ship, that took us, was a Portuguese, of Lisbon too, I believe; who knows but some way or other we may hear of her yet? Come, don't be melancholy. Car. Have I not cause? Were not my force of faith superior to my hopeless reason, I could not bear the insults of my fortune; but I have raised myself by elevated faith, as far above despair, as reason lifts me from the brute. D. Lew. Why, now, would not this make any one weep, to hear a young man talk so finely, when he is almost famished? Lou. What were you saying, cousin? Hon. I would have said, madam, but you would not hear me. Lou. Prithee forgive me, I was in the oddest thought let's walk a little. Did you observe those strangers that have walked by us? Hon. Not much; but what of them? Lou. Ay, but so near, so tenderly concerned, his looks as well as words, speaking an inward grief, that could not flow from every common Lou. Pshaw, time enough-Prithee, let's walk passion. I must know more of him. a little this way. Hon. What's the matter with her? [They walk from D. LEWIS and CARLOS. Car. For what are we reserved? Hon. What do you mean? Hon. By no means. Hon. Consider. —sir -sir D. Lew. Would you speak with me, madam? Lou. If you please, with your friend-not to interrupt you, sir. Car. Your pleasure, lady? Lou. Why, you see they are strangers; I beD. Lew. For no good, I'm afraid- -My ill-lieve, in some necessity; and since they seem not luck don't use to give over when her hand's in; born to beg relief, to offer it, unasked, would add she's always in haste-One misfortune gene- some merit to the charity. rally comes galloping in upon the back of another- -Drowning we have escaped miraculously; would the fear of hanging were over, too! our being so strangely saved from one, smells damnably rank of the other. Though I am obliged to thee, Charles, for what life I have, and I'll thank thee for't, if ever I set foot upon my estate again. Faith, I was just gone; if thou hadst not taken me upon thy back the last hundred yards, by this time I had been food for herrings and mackrel-But 'tis pretty well as it is; for there is not much difference between starving and drowning-All in good time-We are poor enough, in conscience, and I don't know but two days more fasting might really make us hungry, 100. Lou. You seem a stranger, sir. Lou. If I am not deceived, in want: pardon my freedom-if I have erred, as freely tell me so; if not, as earnest of your better fortune, this trifle sues for your acceptance. [Gives him money. D. Lew. Take it, boy. Car. A bounty so unmerited, and from a hand unknown, fills me with surprise and won der. But give me leave, in honesty, to warn you, lady, of a too heedless purchase; for, if you mean it as a bribe to any evil you would have me practise, be not offended, if I dare not take it. Lou. You are too scrupulous; I have no hard designs upon your honesty-only this be wise and cautious, if you should follow me; I am observed; farewell. Jaques !-Will you walk, cousin?[Whispers JAQUES.] and bring me word immediately- -I am going home. [Exeunt LOUISA and HONORIA. D. Lew. Let's see; odsheart! follow her, man -why, 'tis all gold! Car. Dispose it as you please. D. Lew. I'll first have a better title to't No, 'tis all thine, boy—I hold an hundred pistoles she's some great fortune in love with youI say, follow her since you have lost one wife before you had her, I'd have you make sure of another before you lose her. Car. Fortune, indeed, has dispossessed her of my person; but her firm title to my heart, not all the subtle arts or laws of love can shake or violate. D. Lew. Prithee follow her now; methinks I'd fain see thee in bed with somebody before I die. Car. Be not so poor in thought; let me intreat you rather to employ them, sir, with mine, in search of Angelina's fortune. D. Lew. Well, dear Charles, don't chide me I do love thee, and will follow thee. now. SCENE III.-The Street. Enter ANTONIO and CHARINO. [Exeunt. Ant. You heard what the sailor said, brother; such a ship has put in here, and such persons were taken in it. Therefore, my advice is, immediately to get a warrant from the government, to search and take them up, wherever we can find them. Cha. Sir, you must not tell me--I won't be choused out of my daughter; I shall expect her, sir; if not, I'll take my course; I know the law. [Walks about. Ant. You really have a great deal of dark wit, brother; but if you know any course better than a warrant to search for her, in the name of wisdom, take it; if not, here's my oath, and yours, and- -how now, where's Clody?—Oh, here he comes Enter CLODIO, searching his pockets. How now! what's the matter, boy? Clo. Ay, it's gone, split me! Ant. What's the matter? [Louder. Clo. It's impossible to fellow it, but in Paris— I'll go to Paris, split me! [Aside. Cha. To Paris! Why, you don't suppose my daughter's there, sir? Clo. I don't know but she may, sir: but I am sure they make the best joints in Europe there. Cha. Joints!—my son-in-law, that should have been, seems strangely altered for the worse. But, come, let's to the governor. Clo. I'll have it cried, faith; or, if that won't do, I have lucky thought; I'll offer thirty pistoles to the finder, in the Paris Gazette, in pure compliment to the favours of Madame la Duchess de―Mum. I'll do't, faith. Ant. Come along, Clody. [Exeunt ANTONIO and CHARINO. Clo. Sir, I must look a little; I'll follow you presently. My poor, pretty box! Ah, plague o' my sea-voyage! Enter a Servant hastily, with a flambeau. Serv. By your leave, sir, my master's coming; pray, sir, clear the way. Člo. Ha! why, thou art pert, my love; prithee, who is thy master, child? Serv. The valiant Don Duart, sir, nephew to the governor of Lisbon, Clo. Well, child; and what, does he eat every man he meets? Serv. No, sir; but he challenges every man, that takes the wall of him, and always sends me before to clear the way, Clo. Ha! a pretty harmless humour that! Is this he, child?- -You may look as terrible as you please; I must banter you, split me. [Aside. Enter DON DUART, stalking up to CLODIO. D. Du. Do you know me, sir? Clo. Hey, ho! [Looks carelessly on him, and gapes. D. Du. Do you know me, sir? Clo. You did not see my snuff-box, sir, did you? D. Du. Sir, in Lisbon, no man asks me a question covered. [Strikes off CLODY's hat.] Now, you know me. Clo. Perfectly well, sir.-Hi, hi! I like you mightily-you are not a bully, sir? D. Du. You are saucy, friend. Clo. Ay, it's a way I have, after I'm affronted -Thou art really the most extraordinary-umph -that ever I met with. Now, sir, do you know me, split me? D. Du. Know thee! take that, peasant! [Strikes him, and both draw. Clo. I can't, upon my soul, sir; allons! now we shall come to a right understanding. [They fight. Serv.. Help! murder! help! Clo. Allons! to our better acquaintance, sirAh, ha! [DON DUART falls.] he has it! Never pushed better in my life, never in my life, split me! Serv. Oh, my master's killed! help, ho! murder! help! Clo. Hey! why, faith, child, that's very true, as thou sayest; and so, the devil take the hind[Exit CLODIO. most. Enter Officers. 1 Offi. How now! Who's that cries murder? Serv. Oh, my master's murdered! some of you follow me; this way he took; let's after himhelp! murder! help! [Exit. 2 Offi. Tis Don Duart. 1 Offi. So, pride has got a fall; he has paid for't now; you have met with your match, faith, sir. Come, let's carry the body to the good lady, his sister, Donna Elvira; you pursue the murderer. I'll warrant him some civil gentleman; ye need not make too much haste; for, if he does escape, 'tis no great matter- -Come along. [Exeunt with the body. Enter CARLOS and DoN LEWIS. D. Lew. Come along, Charles; I'm sure 'tis shc, by their description; and, if that brawny dog, the captain, has played her no foul play, she shan't want ransom, if all my estate can pur Enter JAQUES and Bravoes, with a chair. Jaques. That's he, the tallest- -be sure you spare his person-only force him into this chair, and carry him as directed. 1 Brav. What must be done with the old fellow? Jaques. We must have him, too, lest he should dog the other, and be troublesome. If he won't come quietly, bring him any how-Follow softly; we shall snap them as they turn the corner. [Exeunt after them. A noise of follow, &c.-Enter CLODIO hastily from the other side. Clo. Ah, pox of their noses! the dogs have smelled me out! What shall I do? If they take me I shall be hanged, split me -Ha! a door open! faith, I'll in, at a venture. [Exit. Re-enter Bravoes with CARLOS in a chair; some hauling in DoN LEWIS. D. Lew. Oh, my poor boy, Charles !-Charles! -help! murder! 1 Brav. Hold your peace, fool, if you'd be well used. D. Lew. Sir, I will not hold my peace; dogs! rogues! villains! help! murder! 1 Brav. Nay, then, by your leave, old gentleman.-So, bring him along. D. Lew. Aw, aw, aw! [They gag him, and carry him head and heels. [Exeunt. SCENE IV.-A chamber. ELVIRA and her Servants, with lights. Elv. Go and seek him; go, all of ye, everywhere I'll not rest 'till your return; take away your lights too; for my devotions are written in my heart, and I shall read them without a taper. [Exeunt Servants. Enter CLODIO, stealing in. Clo. Ah, poor Clody! what will become of thee? Thy condition, I'm afraid, is but very indifferent-Followed behind, stopped before, and beset on both sides! Ah, pox o' my wit! I must be bantering, must I? But let me see-where am I?-An odd sort of a house, this-all the doors open, and nobody in't; no noise, no whisper, no dog stirring! Elv. Who's that? Clo. Ha! a woman's voice! Elv. Who are you? Who waits there? Stephano! Julia! : Clo. Gadso! 'tis the lady of the house she can't see my unfortunate face, however. Faith, I'll e'en make a grave speech, tell her my case, and beg her protection. Elv. Speak! what are you? Clo. Madam, a most unfortunate young gentleman. Elo. I am sure you are a man of most ill manners, to press thus boldly to my private chamber. Whither would you? What want you? Clo. Gracious madam, hear me; I am a stranger most unfortunate, and my distress has made me rudely press for your protection: if you refuse it, madam, I am undone for ever, by -I say, madam, I am utterly undone 'Twas coming, faith! [Aside. Elv. Alas! his fear confounds him. What is it pursues you, sir? Clo. An outcry of officers; the law's at my heels, madam, though justice I'm not afraid of. Elv. How could you offend the one and not the other? Clo. Being provoked, madam, by the insolence of my enemy, in my own defence, I just now left him dead in the street. I am a very young man, madam, and I would not willingly be hanged in a strange country, methinks; which I certainly shall be, unless your tender charity protects me-Gad, I have a rare tongue! I have a rare tongue, faith! [Aside. Elv. Poor wretch, I pity him! tuary, my altar; therefore, I beg you, upon my knees, madam, take pity of a poor bleeding victim. Elv. Are you a Castilian? Clo. No, madam, I was born in-in-inwhat d'ye call'um-in fairly in a storm at sea again! for I'm plaguily afraid thou were not born to be drowned. [Retires. Elv. Stand off; my sorrows will have way. Oh, my unhappy brother! such an end as this, thy haughty mind did long since prophesy; and to encrease my misery, thy wretched sister wilfully must make a breach of what she has vow Elv. Nay, I ask not with purpose to betray you; were you ten thousand times a Spaniard, the nation we Portuguese most hate, in such dis-ed, or thou fall unrevenged. tress, I yet would give you my protection. Clo. May I depend upon you, madam? Am I Clo. D'ye think, madam, you can persuade them? Elv. Fear not; I'll warrant you; away ! Clo. The breath of gods, and eloquence of angels, go long with you. [Erit. Elv. Alas! who knows but that the charity I afford this stranger, perhaps my brother, elsewhere, may stand in need of? How he trembles! I hear his breath come short, hither. Be of comfort, sir; once more I give you my solemn promise for your safety. Enter Servant and Officers with DON DUART'S body. Serv. Here, bring in the body-Oh, madam! my master's killed! Enter Governor and Servant. Gov. Where's this unhappy sight?-Alas! he's gone past all recovery. Reproof comes now too late. Elv. It shall be so; I'll take the lighter evil of the two, and keep the solemn vow, to which just Heaven was witness: the wounds of perjury never can be cured; but justice may again o'ertake the murderer, when no rash vows pro tect him. Gov. Take comfort, niece. Elv. O forbear! Search for the murderer, and remove the body at your discretion, sir, to be interred, while I shut out the offensive day, and here, in solitude, indulge my sorrow; therefore, I beg my nearest friends, and you, my lord, for some few days, to spare your charitable visits. Gov. I grieve for your misfortune, niece; but since you'll have it so, we take our leaves. Farewellbring forth the body. [Excunt Governor, Servants, &c. Clo. Hey! what, are they gone away without me, and by her contrivance, too!-Gadso! Elo. Whoe'er thou art, to whom I've given means of life, to let thee see with what religion I have kept my vow, come fearless forth, while night's thy friend, and pass unknown! Clo. If this is not love, the devil's in it. [Aside. Elo. Fly with thy utmost speed, where I may never see thee more. [Aside. Clo. Ay, that's her modesty. Elv. And let that charitable faith, thou hast found in me, persuade thee to atone thy crime by penitence. Clo. Poor soul! I may find a better way to thank thee for it. Elv. You are at the door now; farewell for ever! [Exit ELVIRA. Clo. Which is as much as to say, what would I give to see you again !—All in good time, child— [Exit. '3 SCENE I. Enter LOUISA and JAQUES. Lou. Were they both seized? ACT IV. Jaq. Both, madam, and will be here immediately. I ran before, to give your ladyship notice. Lou. You know my orders; when they are entered, bar all the doors, and, on your lives, let every one be mute, as I directed-I must retire a while. [Exeunt. Enter Bravoes, who let CARLOS out of the chair, while others throw down DoN LEWIS, gagged and bound. Sure they think I walk in my sleep, and won't speak, for fear of waking me. D. Lew. Sir, your most humble servant; and now my tongue's at liberty, pray, will you do me the favour to shew me the way home again? What a pox? are you all dumb![Exeunt mute.] Well, sir, and pray what are -Charles! ah! my dear boy! [Kisses him. Car. My uncle! Nay, then, my fortune has not quite forsaken me. How came you hither, sir? D. Lew. Faith, like a corpse into a church, boy, with my heels foremost; but, prithee, how didst thou come? Car. You saw the men, that seized us; they forced me into a chair, and brought me. D. Lew. Well, but a pox plague them, what is all this for? What would they have? Car. That we must wait their pleasure to be informed of; they have indeed alarmed my reason, not my conscience; that's still at rest, fearJess of any danger. D. Lew. The sons of whores won't speak neither. Hey day! what's to be done, now? VOL. II. Enter JAQUES, and Servant, with a banquet, wine, and lights. Car. More riddles yet; I dream sure! [JAQUES Compliments DON LEWIS to take his chair] D. Lew. For me? Sir, your most humble servant: [Sits.] Charles, sit down, boy. Ha, ha, ha! a parcel of silly dumb dogs! Is this all the business? Puppies! did they think I would not come to supper, without being brought neck and heels to it? Car. Amazement all! What can it end in? D. Lew. Never trouble thy head, prithee; pox of questions fall to, man- Delicate food truly-Here-Dumb! prithee give's a glass of wine, to wet the way a little. Come, Charles, here's, here's-honest Dumb's health to thee: [Drinks.] Dumb's a very honest fellow, faith. -I [Claps JAQUES on the head. Car. What harmony's this? [A flourish. D. Lew. Rare music, indeed; let's eat, and hear it. [Music here.] Mighty fine, trulyhave not made a heartier meal a great while.-Here JAQUES offers a night-cap and gown to DON LEWIS.] Well, and what's to do now, lad? For me, boy? Odso, we lie here, do we? mighty well that again, faith; (for I was just thinking to go home, but that I had ne'er a lodging:) nay, I always said honest Dumb knew how to make his friends welcome-Well, but it's time enough yet; sha'nt we crack a bottle first? Charles is melancholy. [JAQUES shakes his head.] What, that's as much as to say, if I won't go, I shall be carried-Sir, your humble servant. [Puts on the gown.] Well, Charles, good-night, since they won't let me have a mind to stay any longer.— I'd give a pistole, though, to know what this will come to! Dumb, come along. [Ereunt DoN LEWIS and JAQUEs. Car. I am buried in amazement--[ Music is heard.] Ha, more music? I could almost say, 'twere welcome now. [Music again. Don LEWIS appears above. D. Lew. So, at last I have groped out a window, that will let me into the secret; now, if any foul play should happen, I am pretty near the street, too, and can bawl out murder to the watch- -But, mum, the door opens. Enter LOUISA. Hey! ah! what dull rogues were we not to suspect this before!--Dumb's a sly dog: 'tis she, faith-tum, dum, dum-here will be fine work presently, toll, dum, di, dum-Now, I shall see what mettle the boy's made of; tum, dum, dum. Lou. You seem amazed, sir. Car, Your pardon, lady, if I confess it raises 2 H |