Pray, Sir, be advised. If it were but a single morsel, it would do you good.
ARDEN.
Take it away—take it away, I pray thee. Why art thou so importunate?
UNDER GAOLER.
There is a young gentleman below, who wishes to see you, and my master is anxious you should take some refreshment before he comes to you; just, as it were, to strengthen you first.
ARDEN (starting up).
A young gentleman, said ye? A boy, do you mean?
UNDER GAOLER.
Yes, Sir, one of your good, manly, gentleman-like school-boys; but wonderfully out of heart, poor fellow.
ARDEN.
Good God! Show him up immediately.
UNDER GAOLER.
Yes, Sir; but will you not take a little wine first, if you will eat nothing?
