INN-KEEPER. Why certainly! I never turn anyone away.
ABRAHAM. I am glad of it.
INN-KEEPER. Come in then, and I will order supper for you.
ABRAHAM. I owe you thanks for this kind welcome, but I have a greater favour to ask.
INN-KEEPER. Ask what you like. I will do my best for you.
ABRAHAM. Accept this small present. May the beautiful girl who, I am told, lives here, have supper with me?
INN-KEEPER. Why should you wish to see her?
ABRAHAM. It would give me much pleasure. I have heard so much talk of her beauty.
INN-KEEPER. Whoever has spoken to you of her has told only the truth. It would be hard to find a finer wench.
ABRAHAM. I am in love with her already.
INN-KEEPER. It's queer that an old man like you should dangle after a young girl.
ABRAHAM. I swear I came here on purpose to feast my eyes on her.
SCENE VI
INN-KEEPER. Mary, come here! Come along now and show off your charms to this young innocent!
MARY. I am coming.
