Scene II The Principal Room in the Wise-woman’s House, Leading to Several Small Rooms, All of Which Look Into It
Enter the Wise-woman, Sencer as a Serving-man, Luce and her Father, and 2nd Luce in Boy’s clothes.
Wise-woman.
But will Sir Harry come?
Sencer.
Presume he will,
And Chartley too.
Luce’s Father.
I’ll have the knave by the ears.
Luce.
Nay, patience, sir; leave your revenge to me.
Enter Boyster.
Boyster.
Grannam, I am come according to promise.
Wise-woman.
And welcome to the best hole that I have in Hogsdon.
Boyster.
Good even.
Luce.
Thanks, sir, a good even may it prove,
That each may reap the fruits of their own love!
2nd Luce.
That shall be my prayer too.
Boyster.
Come, what shall’s do?
Wise-woman.
Withdraw; I’ll place you all in several rooms,
Where sit, see, but say nothing.
[They withdraw. Exeunt Wise-woman and 2nd Luce.
Enter Taber, ushering Gratiana.
Taber.
Here, sweet mistress; I know the place well ever since I was here to know my fortune.
Gratiana.
Call me some half an hour hence.
[Exit Taber.
Re-enter the Wise-woman and 2nd Luce.
Wise-woman.
Your ladyship is most lovingly welcome. A low stool for the gentlewoman, boy. I made bold to send to you to take view of such a piece of work as I presume you have seldom seen the like.
Gratiana.
Of whose doing, I pray?
Wise-woman.
A friend of yours and mine. Please you withdraw,
I’ll bring you to’t.
2nd Luce.
Mistress!
Wise-woman.
One calls, sweet lady; I shall do you wrong,
But pray you think my little stay not long.
[Gratiana withdraws, exeunt the others.