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ACT III.

A dark narrow passage-room, with the door of an adjoining chamber left open, in which are discovered Lady Goodbody, Miss Martin, and Hannah.

Enter Sir John Hazelwood and Worshipton.

SIR JOHN HAZELWOOD.

The light is gone out: let us wait here till David brings us another candle. Ha! is it fair to wait here?

(Perceiving the ladies.)

LADY GOODBODY (within to Miss Martin).

Indeed, Mary, you ought to consider yourself as very fortunate in having the opportunity of pleasing an agreeable man.

MISS MARTIN (within).

Mr. Worshipton do you mean?

WORSHIPTON (in a low voice, stealing eagerly nearer the door).

They are talking of me, dear creatures; let us hear what they have to say upon this subject.

SIR JOHN HAZELWOOD.

Fye, Worshipton! would you turn eve-dropper?