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 The vvise-woman of Hogsdon. A comedie. As it hath been sundry times acted with great applause. Written by Tho: Heyvvood. Wise-woman of Hogsdon Wise-woman of Hogsdon. Heywood, Thomas, d. 1641. [72] p. Printed by M. P[arsons] for Henry Shephard, and are to be sold at his shop in Chancerie-Lane, at the signe of the Bible, between Serjeants-Inne and Fleet-street, London : 1638. 1604

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The Wise-woman Of HOGSDON .

A COMEDIE .

As it hath been sundry times Acted with great Applause .

Written by THO: HEYWOOD .

Aut prodesse solent , aut Delectare —

LONDON ,

Printed by M. P. for Henry Shephard , and are to be sold at his Shop in Chancerie-Lane , at the Signe of the Bible , between Serjeants-Inne and Fleet-Street . 1638 .

Drammatis Personae . Young Chartley , A wild-headed Gentleman . Boyster , a blunt fellow . Sencer , a conceited Gentleman . Haringfield , a Civill Gentleman . Luce , a Gold-Smithes Daughter . Luce's Father , a Gold-Smith . Joseph , the Gold-Smith : Apprentice . Old Master Chartley . Young Chartleyes man . Old Charleyes man . Sir Harry , A Knight , who is no piece of a Scholler . Gratiana , Sir Harryes Daughter . Taber , Sir Harryes man . Sir Boniface , an ignorant Pedant , or Schoolmaster . The Wisewoman of Hogsdon , who beares the name of the Dramma . A Countryman , Clyent to the Wisewoman . A Kitchin-mayd , and two Citizens Wives , that come to the Wisewoman for counsell .
THE WISE-WOMAN OF HOGSDON .
Actus primus , Scena prima . Enter , as newly come from play , foure young Gentlemen , Master Chartley , Master Sencer , M. Boyster ; and Master Haringfield . Chartley.

PRice of my life : now if the Devill have bones , these Dyce are made of his . Was ever such a cast seene in this Age ? Could any Gull in Europe ( saving my selfe ) fling such a cast ?

Boyster .

Eye .

Chartley .

No .

Boyster .

Yes .

Chart. But I say no : I have lost an hundred pound , And I will have my saying . Boyst. I have lost an other hundred , I le have mine . Ey , yes , I flung a worse : a worse by oddes . Chart. I cry you mercy sir , loosers may speake , I le not except gainst you : but let me see Which of these two that pocket up our Cash Dares contradict me ? Sencer. Sir , not I : I say you have had bad casting . Haring.

So say I .

Chart. I say this Hatt 's not made of wooll Which of you all dares say the contrary ? Sencer .

It may bee t is a Beaver .

Haring .

Very likely so : 't is not Wooll , but a plaine Beaver .

Chart.

'T is Wooll , but which of you dares say so ? would faine picke a quarrell with them , to get some of my money againe ; but the slaves slaues they have got it are too wise to part with it .

I say it is not blacke .

Haring .

So say wee too .

Boyst.

T is false : his Cap 's of Wooll , 't is blacke , and Wooll , and Wooll and blacke .

Chart. I have nought to say to losers . Have I nothing left to set at a Cast ? Ey finger , Must you be set in gold , and not a jot of silver in my purse ? A Bale of fresh Dice . Hoe , come at this Ring . Sencer.

Fie M. Chartley , 't is time to give over .

Chart.

That 's the Winners phrase : Hold me play ; Or hee that hath uncrown'd me , I le take a speedie order with him .

Boyst. Fresh dice : this Iewell I will venture more Take this and all . I le play in spight of lucke . Haring . Since you will needs ; trip for the Dice . I see it is hard to goe a winner from this company . Chart. The Dice are mine : This Diamond I valew at twentie markes : I le venture it at a throw . Haring .

'T is for you .

Chart. Then at all . All 's mine . Nay M. Boyster , I barre you : let us worke upon the winners . Gramercy Sinks : Nay , though I owe you no quarrell , yet you must give mee leave to draw . Haring. I had rather you should draw your sword , Then draw my money thus . Chart.

Againe sweet Dice : nay I barre swearing , Gentlemen , let 's play patiently . Well , this At the Candlesticke , so —

Chartley throwes out , Boyst.

Now Dice at all . To tho , quoth the Spaniard .

Senc .

Here 's precious lucke .

Boyst Why Via . I thinke t is Quicke-siluer ; It comes and goes so fast : there 's life in this . Haring .

Hee passes all with Trayes .

Chart. With Trayes , how say by that Oh hee 's old dogge at Bowles and Trayes . Senc . Lend me some money : be my halfe one Cast . I le once out-brave this Gamester with a throw So now the Dice are mine , wil t be my halfe ? Haring .

I will .

Senc. Then once I le play the Franck Gamester . Let mee but see how much you both can make , And I le cast at all , all , every Crosse . Chart .

Now blesse us all , what will you every Crosse ?

Senc.

I will not leave my selfe one Crosse to blesse me .

Boyst.

I set .

Chart.

And so doe I .

Senc.

Why then at all . How !

He flings out . Chart.

Nay , sweare not , le ts play patiently .

Senc.

Damn'd Dice : did ever Gamester see the like ?

Boyst.

Never , never .

Senc.

Was ever knowne such Casting ?

Chart.

Drunke nor sober , I ne're saw a man cast worse .

Senc. I le prove this Hat of mine an Helmet . Which of you here dares say the contrary ? Chart:

As faire an Helmet as any man in Europe Needs to weare .

Senc.

Chartley , thy Hat is blacke .

Chart.

Vpon better recollection , 't is so indeed .

Senc.

I say 't is made of Wooll .

Chart . True , my losing had tooke away my Senses , Both of Seeing and Feeling : but better lucke Hath brought them to their right temper . But come , a pox of Dice ; 't is time to give over . Senc. All times are times for winners to give over , But not for them that lose . I le play till midnight , But I will change my lucke . Haring . Come , come , you shall not . Give over : tush give over : doe I pray , And chuse the Fortune of some other hower : Let 's not like debosht fellowes , play our Clothes , Belts , Rapiers , nor our needfull ornaments : 'T is childish , not becomming Gentlemen . Play was at first ordayn'd to passe the time ; And sir , you but abuse the use of Play , To employ it other wise . Sencer. You may perswade me — For once I le leave a looser . Chart.

Then come put on your Helmet ; let 's leave this abominable Game , and find out some better Exercise . I cannot indure this chafing when men loose .

Senc.

And there 's not a more testie waspish Companion then thy selfe when thou art a looser , and yet thou must bee vexing others with , Play patiently Gentlemen , and le ts have no swearing .

Chart.

A signe that I can give good counsell better than take it : but say , Where be the prettiest wenches , my hearts ?

Senc.

Well remembred , this puts mee in mind of an appointment I had with a Gentlewoman of some respect .

Chart.

I have you sir , I have you ; but I think you will never have her : 't is Gratiana the Knights daughter in Gracious Street . Have I toucht you ?

Senc.

You have come somewhat neere me , but toucht me not . Master Haringfield , will you beare me company thither ? Have you seene the Gentlewoman , M. Chartley ?

Chart.

Never sir .

Sencer.

How have you heard of her ?

Chart. That shee hath , as other women have , That she goes for a Mayd , as others doe , &c. Senc.

I can assure you , shee is a proper Gentlewoman .

Chart.

Then if she have you , she is like to have a proper Gentleman .

Senc.

You should tell them so that know it not . Adjew Gentlemen .

Ex. Sencer , and Haring . Boyster .

I am glad yet they goe so lightly away .

Chart.

What will you doe M. Boyster ?

Boyst.

Somewhat .

Chart.

You will not acquaint me with your businesse .

Boyst.

No : I am in love , my head is full of Proclamations . There is a thing call'd a Virgin . Nature hath shewed her Art in making her . Court her I cannot , but I le doe as I may .

Chart.

Doe you goe , or stay sir ?

Senc.

Goe .

Exit Sencer. Chart.

You before , I le follow . He thinkes with his blunt humour , to enter as farre as I with my sharpe : No , my true Trojan , no : There is a faire sweet modest rogue , her name is Luce : with this Dandiprat , this pretty little Apes face , is yon blunt fellow in love ; and no marvell , for shee hath a Browe bewitching , Eyes ravishing , and a Tongue enchanting : And indeed shee hath no fault in the world but one , and that is , shee is honest : and were it not for that , shee were the onely sweet Rogue in Christendome . As I live , I love her extreamely , and to enjoy her would give any thing : But the foole stands in her owne light , and will doe nothing without Marriage : but what should I doe marrying ? I can better indure Gives , than Bands of Matrimonie . But in this Meditation , I am glad I have wonne my Money againe . Nay , and shee may be glad of it too : for the Girle is but poore , and in my pockett I have layd up a Stocke for her , 't is put to use alreadie . And if I meete not with a Dyce-house , or an Ordinary by the way , no question but I may increase it to a summe . Well , I le unto the Exchange to buy her some prettie Noveltie : That done , I le visite my little Rascall , and sollicite instantly .

Exeunt .
Actus primus , Scena secunda . Enter Luce in a Semsters shop , at worke vpon a lac'd Handkercher , and Joseph a Prentice . Luce.

Where is my Father ? Ioseph .

Ioseph . Mistresse , above , And prayes you to attend below a little . Luce. I doe not love to sit thus publikely : And yet upon the traffique of our Wares , Our provident Eyes and presence must still wayte . Doe you attend the shop , I le ply my worke . I see my father is not jelous of me , That trusts mee to the open view of all . The reason is , hee knowes my thoughts are chast , And my care such , as that it needes the awe Of no strict Overseer . Enter M. Boyster . Boyst.

Yonder 's Luce . Save thee .

Luce. And you too , sir , y' are welcom ; want you ought , I pray , in which our Trade may furnish you ? Boyst.

Yes .

Luce.

Ioseph , shew the Gentleman .

Boyst.

T is heere that I would buy .

Luce. What doe you meane sir , speak , what is t you lack ? I pray you wherefore doe you fixe your eyes So firmely in my face ? what would you have ? Boyst.

Thee .

Luce.

Mee ?

Boyst.

Yes , thee .

Luce. Your pleasure is to jest , and so I take it . Pray give me leave sir , to intend my worke . Boyst.

You are fayre .

Luce.

You flout mee .

Boyst. You are , goe too , you are , I de vexe him that should say the contrary . Luce.

Well , you may say your pleasure .

Boyst.

I love thee .

Luce.

Oh Sir !

Boyst.

As I live , I doe .

Luce. Now as I am a true Maid , The most religious oath that I dare sweare , I hold my selfe indebted to your love : And I am sorry there remaines in mee , No power how to requite it . Boyst.

Love mee , prethee now , doe if thou canst .

Luce.

I cannot .

Boyst.

Prethee , if thou canst .

Luce.

Indeed I cannot .

Boyst.

Yet aske thine heart , and see what may be done .

Luce. In troth I am sorry you should spend a sigh For my sake unrequited , or a teare ; Ey , or a word . Boyst. 'T is no matter for my words , they are not many , And those not very wise one's neither . Luce. Yet I beseech you spend no more in vaine . I scorne you not ; Disdaines as farre from mee , As are the two Poles distant : therefore Sir , Because I would not hold you in suspence , But tell you what at first to trust unto , Thus in a word , I must not fancie you . Boyst.

Must-not ?

Luce.

I cannot , nor I may not .

Boyst. I am gone : Thou hast given me , Luce , a Bone to gnaw upon . Exit . Luce . Alas , that Beauty should be sought of more Then can injoy it : might I have my wish , I would seeme faire but onely in his eye , That should possesse mee in a Nuptiall tye . Enter yong Master Chattley , with Gloues , Ring , Purse , etc. . Chartl. Morrow Luce ; In exchange of this kisse , see what I have brought thee from the Exchange . Luce.

What meane you Sir , by this ?

Chart.

Guesse that by the circumstance , here 's a Ring , weare 't for my sake ; twenty Angels , pocket them you foole ; come , come , I know thou art a Maid , say nay , and take them .

Luce. Sweet Master Chartley , doe not fasten on me , More then with ease I can shake off : your Gift I reverence , yet refuse ; and I pray tell mee , Why doe you make so many Errands hither ? Send me so many Letters ? fasten on me So many favours ? what 's your meaning in 't ? Char.

Harke in thine eare , I le tell thee ; nay heare me out , is 't possible so soft a body should have so hard a soule ? Nay now I know my penance , you will be angry , and schoole me for tempting your modesty : a figge for this modesty , it hinders many a good man from many a good turne , & that 's all the good it doth . If thou but knewst , Luce , how I love thee , thou wouldst be farre more tractable . Nay , I barre chiding when you speake , I le stop thy lips if thou dost but offer an angry word , by this hand I le do 't , and with this hand too . Goe to now , what say you ?

Luce. Sir , if you love me , as you say you doe , Shew me the fruits thereof . Chart.

The stocke I can , thou maist see the fruits hereafter .

Luce. Can I beleeve you love mee , when you seeke The ship wrack of mine Honour ? Chart.

Honour ! there 's another word to flap in a mans mouth : Honour ! what shouldst thou and I stand upon our Honour , that were neither of us yet , Right Worshipfull ?

Luce. I am sorry Sir , I have lent so large an eare To such a bad discourse ; and I protest After this houre , never to doe the like . I must confesse , of all the Gentlemen That ever courted mee , you have possest The best part in my thoughts : but this course language Exiles you quite from thence . Sir , had you come , In stead of changing this mine honest name Into a Strumpets , to have honoured me With the chaste Title of a Modest Wife ; I had reserv'd an eare for all your suits : But since I see your rudenesse finds no limit , I leave you to your lust . Chart.

You shall not , Luce .

Luce.

Then keepe your tongue within more moderate bounds .

Chart.

I will , as I am vertuous , I will : I told you , the second word would be Marriage . It makes a man forfeit his Freedome , and makes him walke ever after with a Chaine at his heeles , or a Iack-an-Apes hanging at his elbow : Marriage is like Dedalus his labyrinth , and being once in , there 's no finding the way out . Well , I love this little property most intollerably , and I must set her on the Last , though it cost me all the shooes in my shop . Well Luce , thou seest my stomacke is come downe ; thou hast my heart already , there 's my hand .

Luce.

But in what way ?

Chart.

Nay , I know not the way yet , but I hope to find it hereafter , by your good direction .

Luce.

I meane , in what manner ? in what way ?

Chart.

In the way of marriage , in the way of honesty , in the way that was never gone yet : I hope thou art a Maid , Luce .

Luce. Yes Sir , and I accept it ; in exchange Of this your hand , you shall receive my heart . Chartley.

A bargaine , and there 's earnest on thy lips .

Luce. I le call my Father , Sir , to witnesse it : See , here hee comes . Enter her Father , a plaine Citizen . Chart.

Father , save you , you have happened of an untoward Son-in-Law ; here I am , how doe you like mee ?

Father . Sir , I was nearer then you were aware , And over-heard both summe and circumstance . Chart. Then I perceive you are an old Eves-dropper : But what doe you thinke of it , Father ? Father . I entertaine the motion with all love , And I rejoyce my Daughter is preferr'd , And rais'd to such a match ; I heard the contract , And will confirme it gladly : but pray Sir , When shall the merry day be ? Chart.

Marry , even to morrow by that we can see ; my , wee 'l lose no more time , I le take order for that .

Luce .

Stay but a moneth .

Chart

A moneth I thou canst not hire me too 't . Why Luce , if thou beest hungry , canst thou stay a moneth from meat ? Nay , if I see my diet before me , I love to fall too when I have a stomacke . Here , buy thee a new Smocke ; let 's have a new Bed too , and looke it be strong : there 's a box of Rings and Jewels , lay them up . Ha sirra ; me thinkes the very name of Wedlock hath brought me to a Night-cap already , and I am growne civill on the sudden . There 's more money for Dishes , Platters , Ladles , Candlesticks , &c. as I shall find them set downe in the Inventorie .

Father .

But whom shall wee invite unto the Wedding ?

Enter 2d . Luce , a yong Countrey Gentlewoman , in the habit of a Page , and overheares their discourse . Chart.

Ey , thereby hangs a Tale , we will have no more at our marriage , but my selfe , to say , I take thee Luce ; thou to say , I Luce take thee Robin : the Vicar to put us together , and you Father , to play the Clerke , and cry Amen .

Father .

Your reason for that .

Chartl.

I would not for a world it should bee knowne to my Friendes , or come to my Fathers care . It may bee tenne thousand pounds out of my way for the present : therefore this is my conceite , Let us bee marryed privately , and Luce shall live like a Mayde still , and beare the Name . T is nothing Luce : it is a common thing in this age to goe for a Mayde , and bee none . I le frequent the house secretly : feare not Girle , though I revell abroad a dayes , I le bee with thee to bring a nights , my little Whiting Mopp .

Luce. But so I may incurre a publike scandall , By your so oft frequenting to my Chamber . Chart.

Scandall ? what scandall ? Why to stopp the mouth of all scandall , after some few dayes doe I appeare in my likenesse , married man and honest hous-keeper , and then what becomes of your scandall ? Come , send for Mr. Vicar , and what we doe , le ts doe suddenly .

2. Luce.

Cold comfort for me .

Luce.

If you purpose to be so privately married , I know one excellent at such an exployt : are you not acquainted with the Wise-woman of Hogsdon ?

Chartley .

O the Witch , the Beldame , the Hagge of Hogsdon .

Luce.

The same , but I hold her to bee of no such condition . I will anone make a steppe thither , and punctually acquaint her with all our proceedings : shee is never without a Sir Iohn at her elbow , ready for such a stratagem .

Chart.

Well , bee 't so then .

Exeunt . 2. Luce.

Heigh hoe : have I disguis'd my selfe , and stolne out of the Countrey thus farre , and can light of no better newes to entertaine mee ? Oh this wild-headed wicked Chartley , whome nothing will tame . To this Gallant was I poore Gentle-woman betroathed , and the Marriage day appoynted : But hee out of a fantastick and giddy humour , before the time prefixed , posts up to London . After him come I thus habited , and you see my welcome , to bee an eare-witnesse of his second Contracting . Modestie would not suffer mee to discover my selfe , otherwise , I should have gone neere to have marred the match . I heard them talke of Hogsdon , and a Wise-woman , where these Aymes shall bee brought to Action . I le see if I can insinuate my selfe into her service : that 's my next project : and now good luck of my side .

Exit .
Explicit Actus primus .
Actus secundus , Scena prima . Enter the Wise-woman and her Clyents , a Countrey-man with an Urinall , foure Women like Citizens wives , Taber a Serving-man , and a Chamber-mayd . Wisewoman . Fie , fie , what a toyle , and a moyle it is , For a woman to bee wiser then all her neighbours ? I pray good people , presse not too fast upon me ; Though I have two eares , I can heare but one at once . You with the Vrine . Enter 2. Luce , and stands aside . Countryman .

Here forsooth Mistresse .

Wisew.

And who distill'd this water ?

Countr.

My wives Limbeck , if it please you .

Wisew.

And where doth the paine hold her most ?

Countr

Marry at her heart forsooth .

Wisew.

Ey , at hor heart , shee hath a griping at her heart .

Countr .

You have hit it right .

Wisewo.

Nay , I can see so much in the Vrine .

2. Luce.

Iust so much as is told her .

Wisewo.

Shee hath no paine in her head , hath shee ?

Countrym

No indeed , I never heard her complaine of her head .

Wisewo. I told you so , her paine lyes all at her heart : Alas good heart ! but how feeles shee her stomacke ? Countrym.

O queasie , and sicke at stomacke .

Wisewo.

Ey , I warrant you , I thinke I can see as farre into a Mill-stone as another : you have heard of Mother Notingham , who for her time , was prettily well skill'd in casting of Waters : and after her , Mother Bombye ; and then there is one Hatfield in Pepper-Alley , hee doth prettie well for a thing that 's lost . There 's another in Coleharbour , that 's skill'd in the Planets . Mother Sturton in Goulden-lane , is for Forespeaking : Mother Phillips of the Banke-side , for the weaknesse of the backe : and then there 's a very reverent Matron on Clarkenwell-Green , good at many things : Mistris Mary on the Banke - side , is for recting a Figure : and one ( what doe you call her ) in Westminster , that practiseth the Booke and the Key , and the Sive and the Sheares : and all doe well , according to their talent . For my selfe , let the world speake : harke you my friend , you shall take —

( Shee whispers . ) 2. Luce. 'T is strange the Ignorant should be thus fool'd . What can this Witch , this Wizard , or old Trot , Doe by Inchantment , or by Magicke spell ? Such as professe that Art should be deepe Schollers . What reading can this simple Woman have ? T is palpable grosse foolery . Kitchin .

Now friend , your businesse ?

Taber . I have stolne out of my Masters house , forsooth , with the Kitchin-Mayd , and I am come to know of you , whether it be my fortune to have her , or no . Wisewo .

And what 's your suit , Lady ?

Kitchin .

Forsooth , I come to know whether I be a Maid or no .

Wisewo.

Why , art thou in doubt of that ?

Kitchin .

It may bee I have more reason then all the world knowes .

Taber .

Nay , if thou com'st to know whether thou beest a Maid or no , I had best aske to know whether I be with child or no .

Wisew.

Withdraw into the Parlour there , I le but talke with this other Gentlewoman , and He resolve you presently .

Taber .

Come Sisty , if shee cannot resolve thee , I can , and in the Case of a Mayden-head doe more then shee , I warrant thee .

Exeunt . The Wom.

Forsooth I am bold , as they say .

Wisew.

You are welcome Gentlewoman . —

Wom.

I would not have it knowne to my Neighbours , that I come to a Wise-woman for any thing , by my truly .

Wisewom.

For should your Husband come and find you here .

Wom.

My Husband woman , I am a Widdow .

Wisewom.

Where are my braines ? 't is true , you are a Widdow ; and you dwell , let me see , I can never remember that place .

Wom.

In Kentstreet .

Wisewom.

Kentstreet , Kentstreet ! and I can tell you wherfore you come .

Wom.

Why , and say true ?

Wisewom.

You are a Wagge , you are a Wagge : why , what doe you thinke now I would say ?

Wom.

Perhaps , to know how many Husbands I should have .

Wisewom.

And if I should say so , should I say amisse ?

Wom.

I thinke you are a Witch .

Wisewom.

In , in , I le but reade a little of Ptolomie , and Erra Pater ; and when I have cast a Figure , I le come to you presently .

Exit Wom.

Now Wagge , what wouldst thou have ?

2. Luce.

If this were a Wisewoman , shee could tell that without asking . Now me thinkes I should come to know whether I were a Boy or a Girle ; forsooth I lacke a service .

Wisewo.

By my Fidelitie , and I want a good trusty Lad .

2. Luce.

Now could I sigh , and say , Alas , this is some Bawd trade-falne , and out of her wicked experience , is come to bee reputed wise . I le serve her , bee 't but to pry into the mysterie of her Science .

Wisewo.

A proper stripling , and a wise , I warrant him ; here 's a penie for thee , I le hire thee for a yeare by the Statute of Winchester : prove true and honest , and thou shalt want nothing that a good Boy —

2. Luce.

Here Wise-woman you are out againe , I shall want what a good Boy should have , whilst I live : well , here I shall live both unknowne , and my Sex unsuspected . But whom have wee here ?

Enter Master Haringfield , and Chartley halfe drunke . Chart.

Come Haringfield , now wee have beene drinking of Mother Red-caps Ale , let us now goe make some sport with the Wise-woman .

Haring.

Wee shall be thought very wise men , of all such as shall see us goe in to the Wise-womans .

Chartley.

See , heere shee is ; how now Witch ? How now Hagge ? How now Beldame ? You are the Wisewoman , are you ? and have wit to keepe your selte warme enough , I warrant you .

Wisewo.

Out thou knave .

2. Luce.

And will these wild oates never be sowne ?

Chart.

You Inchantresse , Sorceresse , Shee-devill ; you Madam Hecate , Lady Proserpine , you are too old , you Hagge , now , for coniuring up Spirits your selfe ; but you keepe prettie yong Witches under your roofe , that can doe that .

Wisewo.

I , or my Family conjure up any Spirits ! I defie thee , thou yong Hare-brain'd —

Haring.

Forbeare him till he have his Senses about him , and I shall then hold thee for a Wise-woman indeed . : otherwise , I shall doubt thou hast thy name for nothing . Come friend , away , if thou lovest me .

Chart.

Away you old Dromadary , I le come one of these nights , and make a racket amongst your SheeCatterwaullers .

Haring.

I prethee let 's be civill .

Chart.

Out of my sight , thou Shee-mastiffe .

Exeunt . 2. Luce.

Patience , sweet Mistris .

Wisewo.

Now blesse mee , hee hath put mee into such a feare , as makes all my bones to dance , and rattle in my skin : I le be reveng'd on that swaggering companion .

2. Luce.

Mistris , I wish you would , hee 's a meere Mad-cap , and all his delight is in mis-using such reverent Matrons as your selfe .

Wisewo.

Well , what 's thy name , Boy ?

2. Luce.

I am even little better than a Turn-broach , for my name is Iacke .

Wisewo.

Honest Iacke , if thou couldst but devise how I might cry quittance with this cutting Dicke , I will goe neare to adopt thee my Sonne and heire .

2. Luce. Mistris , there is a way , and this it is ; To morrow morning doth this Gentleman Intend to marry with one Mistris Luce , A Gold-smiths Daughter ; doe you know the Maid ? Wisewo. My Daughter , and a prettie smug fac't Girle . I had a note but late from her , and shee meanes To be with me in th' evening ; for I haue bespoke Sir Boniface to marry her in the morning . 2. Luce. Doe but prevent this Gallant of his Wife , And then your wrongs shall be reveng'd at full . Wisewo.

I le doe 't , as I am Matron ; Ey , and shew him a new tricke for his learning .

Enter Master Boyster . Boyst.

Morrow .

Wisewo.

Y' are welcome Sir .

Boyst.

Art wise ?

2. Luce.

Hee should be wise , because hee speakes few words .

Wisewo.

I am as I am , and there 's an end .

Boyst.

Canst conjure ?

Wisewo.

Oh that 's a foule word ! but I can tell you your Fortune , as they say ; I have some little skill in Palmistry , but never had to doe with the devill .

Boyst.

And had the devill never any thing to doe with thee ? thou look'st somewhat like his damme . Looke on mee canst tell what I ayle ?

Wisewo.

Can you tell your selfe ? I should guesse , you be mad , or not well in your wits .

Boyst. Th' art wise , I am so ; men being in love , are mad , And I being in love , am so . Wisewo.

Nay , if I see your complexion once , I thinke I can guesse as neare as another .

Boyst.

One Mistris Luce I love , knowst thou her , Grannam ?

Wisewo.

As well as the Beggar knowes his Dish . Why shee is one of my Daughters .

Boyst.

Make her my wife , I le give thee forty pieces .

2. Luce.

Take them Mistris , to be reveng'd on Chartley .

Wisew. A bargain , strike me luck , cease all your sorrow , Faire Luce shall be your Bride betimes to morrow . Boyst.

Th' art a good Grannam ; and , but that thy teeth stand like hedge-stakes in thy head , I 'de kisse thee .

Exit . Wisewo. Pray will you in ; come hither lacke , I have A new tricke come into my head , wilt thou Assist mee in 't ? 2. Luce. If it concerne the crossing of the marriage with Mistris Luce , I le do 't what e're it be . Wisewo.

Thou shalt be tyred like a woman ; can you make a curtesie , take small strides , simper , and seeme modest ? me thinkes thou hast a womans voyce already .

2. Luce.

Doubt not of me , I le act them naturally .

Wisewo.

I have conceited , to have Luce married to this blunt Gentleman ; shee mistaking him for Chartley , and Chartley shall marry thee , being a Boy , and take thee for Luce . Wilt not be excellent ?

2. Luce.

Oh super , super-excellent !

Wisewo.

Play but thy part , as I le act mine , I le fit him with a Wife , I warrant him .

2. Luce.

And a Wife I le warrant him .

Exeunt . Enter Old Sir Harry , and his man Taber . Sir Har.

Ha , then thou sawest them whispering with my Daughter .

Tab.

I saw them , if it shall please you , not whisper , but —

Sir Har.

How then , thou knave ?

Taber .

Marry Sir Knight , I saw them in sad talke ; but to say they were directly whispering , I am not able .

Sir Har.

Why Taber , that sad talke was whispering .

Taber .

Nay , they did not greatly whisper , for I heard what was said , and what was said , I have the wit to keepe to my selfe .

Sir Har.

What said the unthrift , Taber , tell me knave ? Tell me , good knave , what did the unthrift say ?

Taber .

I am loath to be call'd in question about men and womens matters , but as soone as ever he saw your Daughter , I heard what was spoke .

Sir Har.

Here sirra , take thy Quarters wages afore-hand , and tell me all their words , and what their greeting was at their first encounter ; hold thine hand .

Taber .

Thankes , Noble Sir , and now I le tell you . Your daughter being walking to take the aire of the fields , and I before her ; whom should wee meet just in the nicke ?

Sir Har.

Iust in the nicke , man ?

Taber .

In the high-way I meant , Sir .

Sir Har.

Ha , and what conference past betwixt them , Taber ?

Taber .

As well as my Pipe can utter , you shall know Sir . This Gentleman meeting with my yong Mistris full butt ; imagine you were she , and I yong Master Sencer ; now there you come , and here I meet you ; he comes in this manner , and put off his hat in this fashion .

Sir Har.

I , but what said hee ?

Taber .

Be with you , faire Gentlewoman ; and so goes quite away , and scarse so much as once look'd backe : and if this were language to offer to a yong Ladie , judge you .

Sir Har.

But spake hee nothing else ?

Taber .

Nothing as I am true .

Sir Har.

Why man , all this was nothing .

Taber .

Yes Sir , it was as much as my Quarters wages afore-hand .

Enter Master Sencer , Master Haringfield , and Gratiana . Grat. Here are two Gentlemen with great desire , Crave conference with my Father : here he is , Now Gallants , you may freely speake your minds . Senc.

Save you Sir , my name is Sencer ; I am a Northampton-shire Gentleman , borne to a thousand pound Land by the yeare : I love your Daughter , and I am come to crave your good-will .

Sir Har.

Have you my Daughters , that you covet mine ?

Senc.

No Sir , but I hope in time I shall have .

Sir Har.

So hope not I . Sir , Sir , my Daughter s yong , and you a Gentleman unknowne , Sencer ? ha , Sencer ? O Sir , your name I now remember well , 't is rank't 'mongst thrifts , dicers , swaggerers , and drunkards : were not you brought before me , some moneth since , for beating of the Watch , by the same token , I sent you to the Counter ?

Senc.

I confesse my selfe to have beene in that action , but note the cause , Sir : you could not have pleasur'd mee so much , in giving mee a piece of gold , as at the same time to helpe me to that Counter .

Sir Har.

Why Sir , what cause had you to beat the Watch , and raise a midnight tumult in the streets ?

Senc.

Nay , but heare mee , sweet Sir Harry : Being somewhat late at Supper at the Miter , the doores were shut at my Lodging , I knock't at three or foure places more , all were a-bed , and fast : Innes , Tavernes , none would give me entertainment . Now , would you have had me dispair'd , and layne in the streets ? No , I bethought me of a tricke worth two of that , and presently devis'd , having at that time a charge of money about me , to be lodg'd , and safely too .

Sir Har.

As how , I pray you ?

Senc.

Marry thus : I had knockt my heeles against the ground a good while , knew not where to have a Bed for love nor money . Now what did I ? but spying the Watch , went and hit the Constable a good sowse on the Eare , who provided me of a lodging presently ; and the next day , being brought before your Worship , I was then sent thither backe againe , where I lay three or foure dayes without controule .

Sir Har. O , y' are a Gallant ! is that Gentleman A Suitor too ? Haring. I am a Suitor in my friends behalfe , No otherwise : I can assure you , Sir , He is a Gentleman discended well , Deriv'd from a good house , well quallify'd , And well possest ; but that which most should move you , Hee loves your Daughter . Grat But were I to chuse , Which of these two should please my fancie best , I sooner should affect this Gentleman , For his mad carriage , and his faire discourse , Then my hot Suitor ; Ruffians I detest : A smooth and square behaviour likes mee best . Senc.

What say you to me , Lady .

Gratian.

You had best aske my Father what I should say .

Senc.

Are you angry , sweet Lady , that I ask't your Fathers consent ?

Grat.

No , if you can get his consent to marry him , shall it displease mee ?

Haring. Indeed you therein much forget your selfe , To sound her Father e're you tasted her . You should have first sought meanes for her good-will , And after compast his . Sir Har. He can prevaile with neither : Gentlemen , If you will come to revell , you are welcome ; If to my Table , welcome ; if to use mee In any gratefull Office , welcome too : But if you come as Suitors , there 's the doore . Senc.

The doore !

Sir Har.

I say the doore .

Senc.

Why Sir ? tell not me of your doore , nor going out of it , your companie is faire and good , and so is your Daughters ; I le stay here this twelve-moneth , e're I le offer to trouble your doore .

Sir Har.

Sir , but you shall not . Taber ! where 's that knave ?

Senc.

Why Sir , I hope you doe not meane to make us dance , that you call for a Taber .

Haring. Nay Master Sencer , doe not urge the Knight , Hee is incenst now , chuse a fitter houre , And tempt his love in that : old men are testie , Their rage , if stood against , growes violent ; But suffred and forborne , confounds it selfe . Sir Har.

Where 's Taber ?

Taber .

At hand , noble Master .

Sir Har.

Shew them the doore .

Taber .

That I will , and take money too , if it please them .

Senc.

Is thy name Taber ?

Taber .

I am so eclip't Sir .

Senc.

And Taber , are you appointed to give us Iacke Drum's entertainment ?

Taber .

Why sir , you doe not play upon me .

Sencer .

Though I cannot , yet I have knowne an Hare that could . But Knight , thou doest not forbid us the House .

Sir Har.

Yes , and forewarne it too .

Sencer.

But by thy favour , wee may chuse whether we will take any warning or no . Well , farewell olde Knight , though thou forbidst mee thine house , I le honour thee , and extoll thee ; and though thou keepst mee from thy Daughter , thou shalt not hinder mee to love her , and admire her : and by thy favour , sometimes to see her : A Catt may looke at a King , and so may I at her . Give me thine hand , Knight , the next time I come into thy company , thou shalt not onely bid me welcome , but hire mee to stay with thee , and thy daughter .

Sir . Har. When I doe that , enjoy my full consent , To marry Graciana . Sencer. T is a match , strike mee lucke : Wife that may bee , farewell : Father in law that Must bee , adiew . Taber , play before , my friend And I will daunce after . Exeunt . Sir Har. When I receive thee gladly to mine house , And wage thy stay , thou shalt have Gratiana , Doubt not , thou shalt . Here 's a strange Humourist , To come a wooing . Taber , are they gone ? Tab.

I have plaid them away , if it please your Worship ; and yonder at the doore attends a Schoolmaster , you sent for him , if you remember , to teach my little yong Master and Mistris .

Sir Har.

A proper Scholler , pray him to come neare .

Enter a pedanticall Schoolmaster , Sir Boniface . Sir Bonif.

Eques Honoratus : Aue fulutatus : non uideo quid est in Tergo , sed salve bona virgo .

Sir Har.

Sir , you may call me nick-names : if you love me , speake in your Mother-tongue ; or at the least , if Learning be so much ally'd unto you , that Latine unawares flowes from your lips : to make your mind familiar with my knowledge , pray utter it in English : what 's your name ?

Sir Bonif. Sit faustum tibi omen . I le tell you my Nomen . Sir Har. Will you tell it to no men . I le entertaine none e're I know their names : Nay , if you be so dainty of your name , You are not for my service . Sir Bonif.

Intende uir nobilis .

Sir Har. Not for twenty Nobles : Trust me , I will not buy your name so deare . Sir Bon. O Ignorantia ! what it is to deale with stupidity ? Sir Henry , Sir Henry , heare me one word , I see , Precepter legit , uos vero negligitis . Tab.

I thinke he saith we are a companie of fooles , and Nigits , but I hope you shall not find us such , Master Schoolmaster .

Sir Har. Friend , friend , to cut off all vaine circumstance , Tell me your name , and answer me directly , Plainly , and to my understanding too , Or I shall leave you : here 's a deale of gibberish . Sir Bonif.

Vir bone .

Sir Har.

Nay , nay , make me no bones , but do 't .

Sir Bonif.

Then in plaine vulgar English I am call'd , Sir Boniface Absee .

Sir Har. Why this is somewhat like , Sir Boniface , Give me thine hand , thou art a proper man , And in my judgement , a great Scholler too : What shall I give thee by the yeare ? Sir Bonif. I le trust , Sir , to your generosity ; I will not bargaine , but account my selfe Mille & mille modis , bound to you . Sir Har. I cannot leave my Mils , they 'r farm'd already , The stipend that I give , shall be in money . Taber .

Sure Sir , this is some Miller that comes to undermine you , in the shape of a Schoolmaster .

Grat.

You both mistake the Scholler .

Sir Har. I understand my English , that I know ; What 's more then Moderne , doth surpasse my reach . Sir Boniface , come to me two dayes hence , You shall receive an answer ; I have now , Matters of some import that trouble me , Thou shouldst be else dispatch't . Taber .

Sir Boniface , if you come to live in our house , and be a Familist amongst us , I shall desire you better acquaintance , your Name and my Phisnomy should have some consanguinitie , good Sir Boniface .

Sir Bonif.

Quomodo vales , quomodo vales .

Taber .

Goe with you to the Ale-house ? I like the motion well ; I le make an excuse out of doores and follow you . I am glad yet , we shall have a Good-fellow come into the house amongst us .

Sir Bonif .

Vale vir Magno .

Sir Har.

You shall not have me at Saint Magnes , my house is here in Gracious-street .

Sir Bonif. I know it , sweet Knight , I know it . Then virgo formosa , & Domine gratiose valete . Sir Har. Ey , in Gracious-street you shall heare of me , Sir Bonif. He shall instruct my children ; and to thee , Faire Gratiana , reade the Latine tongue , Taber .

Who , shall Sir Bawdy-face ?

Sir Har.

Sir Boniface , you foole .

Taber .

His name is so hard to hit on .

Sir Har. Come Daughter , if things fall out as I intend , My thoughts shall peace have , and these troubles end . Exeunt .
Explicit Actus secundus .
Actus tertius , Scena prima . Enter the second Luce , which was Iack in womans apparell , and the Wise-woman . Wisewo.

Iack , thou art my Boy .

2. Luce.

Mistris !

Wisewo.

I le be a Mother to thee , no Mistris : come Lad , I must have thee sworne to the orders of my house , and the secrets thereof .

2. Luce.

As I am an honest Lad , I am yours to command . But Mistris , what meane all these womens pictures , hang'd here in your withdrawing roome ?

Wisewo.

I le tell thee , Boy ; marry thou must be secret . When any Citizens , or yong Gentlemen come hither , under a colour to know their Fortunes , they looke upon these pictures , and which of them they best like , she is ready with a wet finger : here they have all the furniture belonging to a privat-chamber , bedde , bed-fellow and all ; but mum , thou knowest my meaning , Iacke .

2. Luce.

But I see comming and going , Maids , or such as goe for Maids , some of them , as if they were ready to lie downe , sometimes two or three delivered in one night ; then suddenly leave their Brats behind them , and conveigh themselves into the Citie againe : what becomes of their Children ?

Wisewo.

Those be Kitchin-maids , and Chamber-maids , and sometimes good mens Daughters ; who having catcht a clap , and growing neare their time , get leave to see their friends in the Countrey , for a weeke or so : then hither they come , and for a matter of money , here they are delivered . I have a Mid wife or two belonging to the house , and one Sir Boniface a Deacon , that makes a shift to christen the Infants : we have poore , honest , and secret Neighbours , that stand for common Gossips . But dost not thou know this ?

2. Luce.

Yes , now I doe : but what after becomes of the poore Infants ?

Wisewo.

Why , in the night we send them abroad , and lay one at this mans doore , and another at that , such as are able to keepe them ; and what after becomes of them , we inquire not . And this is another string to my Bowe .

2. Luce. Most strange , that womans brain should apprehend Such law lesse , indirect , and horrid meanes For covetous gaine ! How many unknowne Trades Women and men are free of , which they never Had Charter for ? but Mistris , are you so Cunning as you make your selfe : you can Neither write nor reade , what doe you with hose Bookes you so often turne over ? Wisew.

Why tell the leaves ; for to be ignorant , and seeme ignorant , what greater folly ?

2. Luce.

Beleeve me , this is a cunning Woman ; neither hath shee her name for nothing , who out of her ignorance , can foole so many that thinke themselves wise . But wherefore have you built this little Closet close to the doore , where sitting , you may heare every word spoken , by all such as aske for you .

Wisewo.

True , and therefore I built it : if any knock , you must to the doore and question them , to find what they come about , if to this purpose , or to that . Now they ignorantly telling thee their errand , which I sitting in my Closet , over heare , presently come forth , and tell them the cause of their comming , with every word that hath past betwixt you in private : which they admiring , and thinking it to be miraculous , by their report I become thus famous .

2. Luce .

This is no Trade , but a Mysterie ; and were I a Wise-woman , as indeed I am but a foolish Boy , I need not live by your service . But Mistris , we lose our selves in this discourse , is not this the morning in which I should be married ?

Wisewo.

Now , how had I forgot my selfe ? Mistris Luce promist to be with mee halfe an houre agoe , but mask't and disguis'd , and so shalt thou be too : here 's a blacke Vaile to hide thy face against the rest come .

Enter Sir Boniface . Sir Bonif .

Sit tibi bona dies : salus & quies .

Wisewo.

Into the withdrawing roome , Sir Boniface .

Sir Bonif.

Without any compunction , I will make the Conjunction .

Exit . Wisewo.

Now keepe thy countenance , Boy .

2. Luce.

Feare not mee , I have as good a face in a Maske , as any Lady in the Land could wish to have : but to my heart , hee comes , or he comes not ; now am I in a pittifull perplexity , untill I see the event of all .

Wisewo.

No more Iacke now , but Mistris Luce .

2. Luce.

I warrant you Mistris : that it happens so luckily , that my name should be Luce too , to make the marriage more firme !

Enter Chartley disguis'd , and in a Visard . Chart.

My honey sweet Hagge , where 's Luce ?

Wisewo.

Here sweet heart , but disguis'd and vail'd , as you are visarded .

Chart.

But what 's the reason wee are thus Hood-winkt ?

Wisew.

No discovery of your selves for a million , there 's Sir Boniface within , shall hee blab who you are ? Besides , there 's a yong Heire that hath stolne a Lords Daughter from the Court , and would not have their faces seene for a World : cannot you be content to fare well , and keepe your owne counsell , and see , yonder they come .

Enter at severall places , Boyster visarded , and Luce mask't . Chart.

Gramarcie my Sugar-candie sweet Trot .

Wisewo.

Mum , no more words .

Chart.

If the great Heire and the yong Lady be so dainty of their Complexions , they shall see ( my sweet Luce ) wee can visard it with the best of them .

Luce.

That Gentleman , by the Wisewomans description , should be Master Chartley . ( Meaning Boyster . )

Boyst . That gallant Wench , if my Grannam fable not , Should be Luce : but what be those other ? Wisewo.

You wrong mee , but to aske , who but a yong Heire , and a Lady of the Court : that 's Luce , take her , and keepe your promise .

Boyst.

Pocas palabras .

Wisewo.

That 's Chartley , take him Luce .

Luce.

But who be they ?

Wisewo. A Lord and Lady shall Sir Boniface stay , Rather then so , strive who should leade the way . Exeunt Chartley with Iack , Boyster with Luce . Wisewo.

Now Iack my Boy , keepe thine owne counsell , and countenance , and I shall cry quittance with my yong Gallant . Well , by this time Sir Boniface is at his Booke . But because there is a mistake , knowne onely to my Boy and my selfe ; the Marriage shall be no sooner ended , but I le disturbe them by some sudden out-cry , and that too , before they have leasure to unmaske , and make knowne themselves one to another ; for if the deceite were knowne , I should fall into the danger of that yong mad Rascall . And now this double apprehension of the Lord and the Lady shall fetch mee off from all ; I know it is Sir Boniface his custome , to make short worke , and hath dispatcht by this : And now Wise-woman , try if thou canst bestir thy selfe like to a Mad-woman — shift for your selves , Warrants and Pursevants ! Away , Warrants and Pursevants ! shift for your selves .

Enter , as affrighted and amazed , Chartley , Boyster , Boniface , and others . Chart.

I le take this way .

Boyst.

I this .

Exeunt . Bonif. Curro Curris Curcurri : My cheeks are all Murry , And I am gone in an hurry . Exit . Luce.

O Heaven ! what shall become of me ?

2. Luce.

I know what shall become of me already .

Wisewo.

O sweet Daughter , shift cloathes with this Lady ! Nay , as thou lov'st thy credit and mine , change Habits — So , if thou bee'st taken in her Garments , finding the mistake , will let thee passe ; and should they meet her in thine , not knowing her , would no way question her : and this prove to both your securities and my safety .

Luce.

As fast as I can , good Mother : So Madam farewell .

2. Luce.

All happy joyes betide you .

Exit . Wisew.

Ha , ha , let me hold my sides , and laugh : Here were even a Plot to make a play on , but that Chartley is so fool'd by my Boy Iacke : Well , hee le make a notable Wagge , I le warrant him . All the Iest will bee , if Boyster should meete with him in Luce's habitt , which hee hath now on , hee would thinke himselfe meerely gull'd and cheated ; and should Chartley meet with Luce as shee is now Roab'd , hee would bee confident hee had marryed her . Let mee see how many Trades have I to live by : First , I am a Wise-woman , and a Fortune-teller , and under that I deale in Physicke and Fore-speaking , in Palmistry , and recovering of things lost . Next , I undertake to cure Madd folkes . Then I keepe Gentlewomen Lodgers , to furnish such Chambers as I let out by the night : Then I am provided for bringing young Wenches to bed ; and for a need , you see I can play the Match-maker . Shee that is but one , and professeth so many , may well bee tearmed a Wise-woman , if there bee any .

Exit . Enter Boyster . Boyst.

Why , runne away , and leave my Wench behind ? I le backe : what have Warrants and Pursevants to doe with mee ? with mee ? why should I budge ? why should I weare Maske or Visard ? If Lords or Ladies offend , let Lords and Ladies answer ; let mee better bethinke mee . Why should I play at Hob-man blinde ? Hum ; why marry in Tenebris , ha ! is there no tricke in it ? If my Grannam should make mee a yonger Brother now , and instead of Luce , pop mee off with some broken commoditie , I were finely serv'd : most sure I am , to be in for better and worse , but with whom , Heaven and my Grannam knowes .

Enter halfe ready and maskt , 2. Luce . 2. Luce.

I am stolne out of doores , to see if I can meet my Husband ; with whom I purpose to make some sport , ere I suddenly disclose my selfe : what 's hee ?

Boyst.

Heyday , what have wee here , an Hoberdehoy ? come hither you .

2. Luce. 'T is Mistris Luces Husband , I le not leave him thus . Boyst.

What art thou ?

2. Luce.

Doe you not know mee ?

Boyst.

That Maske and Robe I know ?

2. Luce.

I hope so , or else I were in a woe case .

Boyst.

That Maske , that Gowne I married .

2. Luce.

Then you have no reason , but to injoy both them and me too , and so you are like ; I should be loath to divorce Man and Wife .

Boyst.

I am fool'd , but what crackt ware are you , forsooth ?

2. Luce.

I belong to the old Gentlewoman of the house .

Boyst.

I le set her house on fire : I am finely bobb'd .

2. Luce.

But I hope you will not bobb me .

Boyst.

No I 'se warrant thee : what art thou ? Girle or Boy ?

2. Luce.

Both , and neither ; I was a Ladd last night , but in the morning I was conjured into a Lasse : And being a Girle now , I shall be translated to a Boy anon . Here 's all I can at this time say for my selfe : Farewell .

Boyst.

Yes , and be hang'd withall . O for some Gun powder to blow up this Witch , this Shee-male , this damn'd Sorceresse ! O I could teare her to fitters with my teeth ! Yet I must be patient , and put up all , lest I bee made a jeere to such as know mee : fool'd by a Boy ! Goe too , of all the rest , the Girle Luce must not know it .

Exit . Enter Chartley and his man , meeting Luce . Chart.

So , now am I the same man I was yesterday ; who can say I was disguis'd ? or who can distinguish my condition now ? or reade in my face , whether I be a married man , or a Batchelor ?

Luce.

Who 's that ?

Chart.

Luce .

Luce.

Sweet Husband , is it you ?

Chart.

The newes ?

Luce .

Never so frighted in my dayes .

Chart.

What 's become of the Lord and the Lady ?

Luce.

The Lord fled after you , the Lady staid ; who maskt , and halfe unready , ran fast after her poore affrighted Husband : now all 's quiet .

Chart.

This storme is then well past , and now conveigh your selfe home as privately as you can : and see you make this knowne to none but your Father .

Luce.

I am your Wife and Servant .

Exit . Chart.

This name of Luce hath beene ominous to mee ; one Luce I should have married in the Countrey , and just the night before , a toy tooke me in the head , and mounting my Horse , I left Capons , Ducks , Geese , Poultry , Wild-fowle , Father , and Bride and all , and posted up to London , where I have ever since continued Batchelor , till now . And now —

Enter Gratiana in haste , a Serving-man before her , and Taber after her . Grat.

Nay on , I Prethee fellow on , my Father will wonder where I have beene visiting . Now , what had I forgot ? Taber , there 's money , goe to the Gold-smiths , bid him send mee my Fanne ; and make a quicke returne : on , fellow on .

Exit . Taber .

Her Fanne at the Gold-smiths ! now had I forgot to aske her his name , or his signe : but I will after to know .

Chart. Sirrah , goe call mee backe that Serving-man , And aske him what 's the Gentle-womans name . Servingman .

I shall ; ho , you : Friend , you .

Taber .

Who 's that calls ?

Servingman .

'T was I .

Taber .

Your businesse ? you should be one , though not of my cognisance , yet of my condition : a Serving-creature , as I take it : pray what 's your will with mee ?

Servingman .

Pray Sir , what might I call that Gentlewoman , on whom you were attendant ?

Taber .

You may call her what you please , but if you call her otherwise then in the way of honestie , you may perchance heare on 't .

Servingman .

Nay , be not offended : I say , what doe you call her ?

Taber .

Why Sir , I call her as it shall best please mee , sometimes yong Lady , sometimes yong Mistris ; and what hath any man to doe with that ?

Chart.

Are you so captious , sirrah , what 's her name ? Speake , and be briefe .

Taber .

Ey marry Sir , you speake to purpose , and I can resolve you : her name is Gratiana . But all this while I have forgot my Mistris Fanne .

Exit . Chart.

Gratiana ! oft have I heard of her , but saw her not till now : 't is a prettie wench , a very prettie wench , nay , a very , very , very prettie wench . But what a Rogue am I , of a married man ? nay , that have not beene married this six houres , and to have my shittle-wits runne a Wooll-gathering already ? What would poore Luce say if shee should heare of this ? I may very well call her poore Luce , for I cannot presume of five pounds to her portion : what a Coxcombe was I , being a Gentleman , and well deriv'd , to match into so beggarly a kindred ? What needed I to have grafted in the stocke of such a Choake Peare , and such a goodly Popering as this to escape mee ? Escape mee ( said I ? ) if shee doe , shee shall doe it narrowly : but I am married already , and therefore it is not possible , unlesse I should make away my wife , to compasse her . Married ! why who knowes it ? I le out-face tho Priest , and then there is none but shee and her Father , and their evidence is not good in Law : and if they put mee in suite , the best is , they are poore , and cannot follow it . I marry Sir , a man may have some credit by such a Wife as this ; I could like this marriage well , if a man might change away his Wife , still as hee is a weary of her , and cope her away like a bad commoditie : if every new Moone a man might have a new Wife , that 's every yeare a dozen . But this , Till Death us depart , is tedious : I will goe a wooing to her , I will ; but how shall I doe for jewels and tokens ? Luce hath mine in her custodie , money and all ; tush , I le juggle them from her well enough : see , here shee comes .

Enter Luce , and her Father . Luce.

Here is my Husband , I pray move him in it .

Father . It toucheth both our reputations nearly ; For by his oft repaire , now whilst the Marriage Is kept from publike knowledge , your good name May be by Neighbours hardly censur'd of . Chart.

Th' art sad , Th' art sad Luce what , melancholly already , ere thou hast had good cause to be merry , and knowst what sport was .

Luce. I have great reason , when my name is toss'd In every Gossips mouth , and made a by-word Vnto such people as it least concernes . Nay , in my hearing , as they passe along , Some have not spar'd to brand my modestie , Saying , There sits shee whom yong Chartley keepes . There hath hee entred late , betimes gone forth . Where I with pride was wont to sit before , I 'm now with shame sent blushing from the doore . Chart.

Alas poore foole , I am sorry for thee , but yet cannot helpe thee , as I am a Gentleman . Why say Luce , thou losest now forty shillings worth of Credit , stay but a time , and it shall bring thee in a thousand pounds worth of commoditie .

Father . Son , Son , had I esteem'd my profit more Then I have done my credit , I had now Beene many thousands richer : but you see , Truth and good dealing beare an humble saile ; That little I injoy , it is with quiet , Got with good conscience , kept with good report : And that I still shall labour to preserve . Chart.

But doe you heare mee ?

Father . Nothing I le heare , that tends unto the ruine Of mine , or of my Daughters honestie . Shall I be held a Broker to lewd Lust , Now in my waine of yeares ? Chart.

Will you but heare mee ?

Father . Not in this case . I that have liv'd thus long , Reported well , esteem'd a welcome Guest At every burthen'd Table , there respected ; Now to be held a Pander to my Daughter ? That I should live to this ! Chart.

But harke you Father ?

Father .

A Bawd to mine owne child !

Chart.

Father ?

Father .

To my sweet Luce !

Chart.

Father ?

Father . Deale with me like a Son , then call me Father ; I that have had the tongues of every man Ready to crowne my Reputation : The hands of all my Neighbours to subscribe To my good like ; and such as could not write , Ready with Palsie and unlettered fingers , To set their scribbling markes . Chart.

Why Father in Law ?

Father . Thou hadst a Mother Luce ; 't is woe with me To say thou hadst , but hast not ; a kind Wife , And a good Nurse she was : she , had she liv'd To heare my name thus canvast , and thus toss'd , Seven yeares before she dy'd , I had beene a Widower Seven yeares before I was : Heaven rest her soule , Shee is in Heaven I hope . ( Hee wipes his eyes . ) Chart.

Why so now , these be good words , I knew these stormes would have a showre , and then they would cease . Now if your anger be over , heare me .

Father .

Well , say on Son .

Chart.

Stay but a Moneth , 't is but foure Weekes ; nay , 't is February , the shortest Moneth of the yeare , and in that time I shall be at full age ; and the Land being intail'd , my Father can dis-inherit mee of nothing . Is your spleene downe now Have I satisfied you ? Well , I see you chollericke hasty men , are the kindest when all is done . Here 's such wetting of Hand-kerchers , hee weepes to thinke of his Wife , shee weepes to see her Father cry ! Peace foole , wee shall else have thee claime kindred of the Woman kill'd with kindnesse .

Father . Well Son , my anger 's past ; yet I must tell you , It grieves mee that you should thus slight it off , Concerning us , no such a deere degree . In private be it spoke , my Daughter tels me , Shee 's both a Wife and Maid . Chart .

That may be help't .

Now Luce , your Fathers pacifi'd , will you be pleas'd ? I would indure a Quarters punishment for thee , and wilt not thou suffer a poore Moneths penance for mee ? 'T is but eight and twenty dayes , Wench ; thou shalt fare well all the time , drinke well , eate well , lie well : come , one word of comfort at the later end of the day .

Luce. Yours is my fame , mine honour , and my heart Link't to your pleasure , and shall never part . Chart.

Gramercie Wench , thou shalt weare this chaine no longer for that word , I le multiply the linkes in such order , that it shall have light to shine about thy necke , oftener then it doth : this jewell , a plaine Bristowe stone , a counterfeit . How base was I , that comming to thee in the way of Marriage , courted thee with counterfeit stones ? Thou shalt weare right , or none : thou hast no money about thee , Luce ?

Luce.

Yes Sir , I have the hundred pounds that you gave me to lay up last .

Chart.

Fetch it ; let mee see , how much branch'd Sattin goes to a Petticoat ? and how much wrought Velvet to a Gowne ? then for a Bever for the Citie , and a Blackbagge for the Country : I le promise her nothing , but if any such trifles bee brought home , let her not thanke mee for them .

Enter Luce with the Bagge .

Gramercie Luce , Nay , goe in , Gravitie and Modestie , ten to one but you shall heare of mee , e're you see mee againe .

Father .

I know you kinde , impute my hastie Language unto my rage , not mee .

Chart.

Why , doe not I know you , and doe not I know her ? I doubt you 'l wish shortly that I had never knowne either of you : now , what sayst thou , my sweet Luce ?

Luce.

My words are yours . so is my life : I am now part of your selfe , so made by Nuptiall vowes .

Chart.

What a Pagan am I , to practise such villany against this honest Christian ! If Gratiana did come into my thoughts , I should fall into a vaine 'to pittie her : but now that I talk of her , I have a tongue to wooe her , Tokens to win her ; and that done , if I doe not find a tricke , both to weare her , and wearie her , it may prove a piece of a Wonder . Thou seest , Luce , I have some store of Crownes about me , there are brave things to be bought in the Citie ; Cheapside , and the Exchange , afford varietie and raritie . This is all I will say now , but thou mayest heare more of mee hereafter .

Exit . Luce. Heaven speed you where you goe Sir ; shall we in ? Though not from scandall , wee live free from Sin . Father .

I le in before .

Exit . Enter Master Boyster . Boyst. I am still in love with Luce , and I would know An answer more directly : fie , fie , this Love Hangs on me like an Ague , makes me turne foole , Coxcombe and Asse : why should I love her , why ? A Rattle-Baby , Puppit , a slight toy , And now I could goe to buffets with my selfe , And cuffe this Love away : but see , that 's Luce . Luce.

I cannot shun him , but I le shake him off .

Boyst.

Morrow .

Luce.

As much to you .

Boyst.

I 'le use few words , Canst love me ?

Luce.

Deed Sir no .

Boyst.

Why the farewell , the way I came , I le goe .

Exit . Luce. This is no tedious Courtship , hee 's soone answer'd , So should all Sutors else bee , were they wise ; For being repulst , they doe but waste their dayes In thanklesse suites , and superficiall praise . Enter Boyster againe . Boyst.

Sweare that thou wilt not love me .

Luce. Not Sir , for any hate I ever bare you , Or any foolish pride , or vaine conceite : Or that your feature doth not please mine eye , Or that you are not a brave Gentleman : But for concealed reasons I am forc'd To give you this cold answer ; and to sweare I must not , then with patience pray forbeare . Boyst.

Even farewell then .

Exit . Luce. The like to you , and save your hopes in me . Heaven grant you your best wishes ; all this strife Will end it selfe , when I am knowne a Wife . Exeunt .
Explicit Actus tertius .
Actus 4us . Scena prima . Enter Sir Harry , M. Harringsfield Gratiana with others . Sir Harry .

I am satisfied good M. Harringsfield touching your friend , and since I see you haue left his dangerous company , I limit you to bee a welcome guest vnto my Table .

Harring.

You haue bin alwayes noble .

Enter Taber . Sir Harry .

Taber : the newes with thee ?

Taber .

May it please the right worshipfull to vnderstand that there are some at the Gate who dance a turne or two without , and desire to bee admitted to speake with you within .

Sir Harry .

The Scholler is it not .

Taber .

Nay sir , there are two Schollers , and they are spowting Latin one against the other ; And in my simple Iudgement the stranger is the better Scholler , and is somewhat too hard for sir Boniface : For he speakes lowder , and that you know is ever the signe of the most learning , and hee also hath a great desire to serue your Worship .

Sir Harry .

Two schollers ; My house hath not place for two , thus it shall bee . Taber admit them both , wee though vnlearned will heare them two dispute , and hee that of the two seemes the best read , shall bee receiued , the other quite casheired .

Harring.

In that you showe but Iustice , in all persons merit should bee regarded .

Enter Taber vshering sir Boniface and Sencer , disguised like a pedant . Sir Boniface .

Venerabilis magistri : Absint vobis capistri .

Sencer. Et tu domini calve , iterum atque , iterum salve , Amo amas amavi , sweete Lady Heauen saue yee . Sir Harry .

This approues him to be excellent , but I thank my breeding I vnderstand not a word , you tong-men you whose wealth lyes in your braines ; Not in your budgets heere mee : Be it knowne , my house affords roome for one Schoole-master but not for more . And I am thus resolved , take you that side gentle sir Boniface , and sir possesse you that .

Hee of you two in arguing prooues the best . To him will I subscribe are you agreed .

Sir Boniface .

Nec animo , nec corde , nec vtroque .

Senc.

No more of that nec corde , noble Knight , he wishes you nec corde , thinke of that .

Sir Harry . A Cord about my necke , sir Boniface . Speake doe you use mee well . Sir Boniface .

Domine currogas :

Senc. Is this to bee indured , to call a Knight . Cur , Rogue and Asse . Sir Harry .

I find my selfe abus'd .

Harring.

Yet patience good syr Harry , and heare more pray sir Boniface : of what Vniversitie ? Were you of .

Sir Boniface .

I was student in Brazen nose .

Harring.

A man might guesse so much by your pimples , and of what place were you :

Senc.

Petrus dormit securus ; I was Sir of Peeter house Sir Boniface . Natus eram , in Woxford , and I proceeded in Oxford .

Senc.

Est mihi bene nostrum , thou wouldest say , in Gotam ; For my part sir Harry , I can reade Seruice and Marry , Que genus et flexum , though I goe in genes Fustion , scalpellum et charta I was not brought vp at Plowe & cart , I can teach Qui mihi , and neyther laugh nor tee-hee , sed as in presente , if your worship at this present , Iste , Ista Istud , will doe mee any good , to giue mee legem pone in Gold or in monie . Piper atque papauer , I 'le deserue it with my labour .

Harring.

But when goe you to dispute .

Sir Boniface .

Nomnativo hic prediculus , his words are most ridiculous : But tu thou , qui the which , deridest those that bee rich , consterue hanc sententiam , construe mee this sentence . Est modus in rebus sunt certi denique fines :

Sencer. Est modus in rebus : There is mud in the rivers . Sunt certi denique fines , and certaine little Fishes . Sir Harry .

I warrant you he hath his answer ready .

Sir Boniface .

Dij boni boni .

Harring.

Hee le giue you more bones then those to know on Sir Boniface .

Senc.

Kartere Moosotropos Poluphiltate phile poetatis Tes Logikes retoon , onch elashiste sophoon .

That is as much as to say , in our materna lingua I will make you sir Boniface , confesse your selfe an Asse in English , speake open and broad words , for want of Latin , and Denique instruct mee to resolue such questions as I shall aske you in our moderne tongue .

Sir Harry .

Confesse him an Asse , speake obsceane words after intreate thee to resolve thy questions . Doe that , possese the place .

Sencer.

Di do and dum : No more words but mum :

Sir Boniface .

Noble sir Harry ; Nunquam sic possit ?

Sir Harry .

Sir Boniface is sicke already and calls for a possit , no marvell , being so threatned .

Sencer.

You Boniface , decline mee I am a no after the first coniugation , amo amavi , vocito vocitavi . Titubo titubavi ?

Sir Boniface . I am not the preceptor to a pupill . But can decline it , marke sir Timothy : I am a no , Sencer.

Bene bene .

Sir Boniface .

I am an as ?

Senc.

Most treue most treue , vos estis , ut egojum testes , that what he confest is , as true as the pestis .

Sir Harry .

This Scholler workes by magick hee hath made him confesse himselfe an Asse .

Sir Boniface .

Per has meas manus vir , tues insanus ,

Sencer.

I le make him fret worse yet ; Sir Bouiface : quid est grammatica .

Sir Boniface .

Grammatica est ars ,

Sir Harry .

Fye , fye , no more of these words good sir Boniface .

Sencer. Attend againe , proceed mee with this verse of reverent Cato : Si deus est animus - Sir Boniface .

Nobis ut carmina dicunt .

Taber .

Di quoth ha , out on him for a beastly man .

Sir Harry .

I would not haue him teach my children so for more then I am worth .

Sir Bonif.

O! but reverend syr Harry you must subaudi .

Sir Harry .

I le never bee so baudy whilest I liue , nor any of mine I hope .

Sir Boniface .

O! Propria quae maribus :

Sir Harry .

Ey Boniface , it is those maribones , that makes you talke so broadly ?

Sir Boniface .

Venerabilis vir homo ille est ebrius .

Sir Harry .

What doth hee meane by that .

Sencer.

He saith , I can speake Hebrewe

Sir Harry . I Beleeu 't : But if syr Boniface still con these lessons , He 'l , speake the French tongue perfit . Sencer.

Now to the last , i le taske syr Boniface , but with an easie question . Tell mee syr : What s Latin for this Earth ?

Sir Boniface .

Facile and easy more fit for the pupill then the preceptor : what s Latin for this Earth ? Tellus .

Sencer.

Tell you ; no syr , it belongs to you to tell mee .

Sir Boniface .

I say Tellus is Latin for the Earth .

Sencer.

And I say , I will not tell you what is Latin for the Earth ; vnlesse you yeild mee victor :

Sir Harry . You haue no reason : good syr Timothy , The place is yours . Harring.

Hee hath deserv'd it well .

Senser . But i le deserue it better , why this fellow is Franticke , you shall heere mee make him speake Idely and without sence . I 'le make him say , His Nose was Husband to a Queene , He whispers to sir Harry . Sir Harry .

Sir Timothy not possible .

Taber .

Hee will not speake it for shame .

Sencer.

That you shall heere ; Magister Boniface .

Sir Boniface .

Quid ais domine Timothy .

Sencer.

Who was Pasiphas husband Queene of Creete .

Sir Boniface .

Who knowes not that , why Minos was her Husband .

Sencer.

That his nose was ; did I not tell you so .

Sir Boniface .

I say that Minos was :

Sencer.

That his Nose was ha has .

Sir Harry .

I le not beleeue it .

Sir Boniface , there are a brace of Angels . You are not for my turne sir Timothy . You are the man shall reade vnto my daughter The Latin tongue , in which I am ignorant : Confesse your selfe an Asse ; speake bawdy words ; And after to talke idely . Hence away : You shall haue my good word , but not my pay ? Sir Boniface . Opus est vsus ; sir Timothy you abuse us . Is weare by a nowne , had I thy hose downe , Qui que quod , I would so smoake thee with the rod : Ille Illa Illud , vntill I fetch blood . But Nobiles valete , remaine in quiete . Exit . Sir Harry . Sir Timothy , there is some Gold in earnest , I like you well take into your tuition ,

My daughter Gratiana ; the newes Taber .

Enter Taber Taber .

Of another gallant noble sir that pretends to haue businesse , both with you and my mistresse ,

Sir Harry .

Admit him .

Enter Chartly very gallant , in his hand a Lady . Taber .

Lusty Iuventus ; will it please you to draw neere .

Chart.

Noble Knight , whil'st you peruse that sweete Lady , tell mee how you like this :

kisseth her . Gratia . You presse so suddainly vpon mee syr I know not what to answer . Sencer.

Mad Chartly ; what makes desperation heere .

Chart.

To the word wooer let mee add the name speeder my father hath written to your father , and the cause of his writing at this present , is to let you vnderstand , that hee feares you haue liu'd a maide too long : and therefore to prevent all diseases incident to the same ; as the greene sicknesse and others . Hee sent mee like a skilfull Physitian , to take order with you against all such maladies . If you will not credit mee , list but how fervently my father writes in my behalfe .

Sir Harry .

Hee is my onely sonne , and shee I take as your onely daughter , what should hinder then ,

To make a match betweene them , ( well t is well t is good I like it ) I will make her Ioynter three hundred pounds a yeare .

Chart.

How say you by that sweete Lady three hundred pounds a yeare and a proper man to boote .

Sir Harry . All 's good , I like it , welcome M. Chartly . Thou Gratiana art no child of mine Vnlesse thou bidst him welcome . This I presume To bee your fathers hand . Chart.

But I le bee sworne he never writ it .

Sir Harry .

And this his seale at Armes .

Chart. Or else I vnderstand it very poorely , but Lady In earnest of further acquaintance , receiue this Chayne , These Iewels , hand and heart . Sir Harry .

Refase no Chaine nor Iewels , heart nor hand , but in exchange of these bestowe thy selfe thine owne deere selfe vpon him .

Gratia .

My selfe on him , whom I tell now I neere saw ? Well since I must , your will 's to mee a law .

Senc.

Nay then t is time to speake , shall I stand heere waiting like a Coxcombe , and see her giuen away before my face ? stay your hand syr Harry ; and let mee claime my promise .

Sir Harry .

My promise i le performe syr Timothy , you shall haue all your wages duly paid .

Senc. I claime faire Gratiana by your promise . No more syr Timothy , but Sencer now , You promis'd mee when you receiued my service , And with your liberall hand did wage my stay : To endowe mee freely with your daughters Love , That promise now I claime . Sir Harry . Meere cosnidge , knavery , I tide my selfe to no conditions . In which such guile is practised , come sonne Chartly , To cut of all disasters incident . To these proceedings wee will sollemnise These Nuptiall rites with all speede possible . Chart.

Farewell good syr Timothy ; farewell learn'd syr Timothy .

Exeunt . Sencer. Why : and farewell learned syr Timothy . For now syr Timothy and I are two : Boast on , bragge on , exalt exalt thy selfe , Swim in a Sea of pleasure and content Whilst my Barke suffers wrack i le bee revenged , Chartly ; i le cry vindicta for this Horne , Next time thou gorest , it must bee with thy horne , Exit . Enter M. Boyster Boyster . I am mad , and know not at what . I could swagger but know not with whom , I am at oddes with my selfe ; and know not why : I shall bee pacified , and cannot tell when , I would faine haue a wife but cannot tell where , I would fasten on Luce but cannot tell how . How ; where ; when ; why ; whom ; what . Feeding sure makes mee leane , and fasting fat . Enter Luce and Ioseph . Luce.

Not all this while once see mee .

Ioseph .

His occasions , perhaps inforce his absence .

Luce. His occasions : Vnlesse hee find occasion of new Love . What could inforce such absence from his spouse : Am I growne fowle and blacke , since my espousals . It should not seeme so ; For the shop is daily , Custom'd with store of Chap-men , such as come To cheapen Love . O no , I am my selfe ? But Chartly hee is changed . Ioseph .

You know that Gentleman .

Luce.

Escape him if thou canst .

Boyster .

Hee cannot , I arrest you ;

Luce.

At whose suite .

Boyster . Not at mine owne , that s dasht , I loue thee not . Thou art a Spaniard , Gipsee , a meere Blackamore : Againe , I say I loue thee not . Luce. A Blackemore , a Gipsy ? Sure I am chang'd indeed , and that 's the cause My Husband left mee so , this Gentleman Once tearmd mee beautifull , how looke I Ioseph . Ioseph .

As well as ere you did , fat , fresh , and fayre .

Boyster .

You lye boy , pocket that , and now be gon .

Ioseph .

And what shall then become of my Mistresse .

Boyster .

I le waite vpon your Mistresse .

Luce.

I know you will not waite on such a Gipsie .

Boyster .

Yes Luce on such a Gipsie : Boy , abi abi .

Ioseph .

Abide fir , you neede not feare that I haue no purpose to leaue her .

Boyster . Now you are going to the wedding-house . You are bid to be a Bride maid , are you not . Luce.

What wedding sir , or whose ?

Boyster .

Why Chartleyes ; Luce hath hee bin thy friend so long , and would not bid thee to write on his Bride . Why lookst thou red and pale , and both , and neither .

Luce.

To Mr. Chartleyes Bridals , why , to whom , Should hee be married .

Boyster .

To Grace of Gratious street .

Luce. To Gratiana ? Beshrow you sir you doe not use mee well , To buze into mine eares these strange vntruths : I tell you sir , 't is as impossible That they two should match : as Earth and Heauen to meet . Boyster . You 'l not beleeue it , pray then harke within , The Nuptiall musicke ecchoing to their ioyes . But you giue credit to no certaintyes : I told you but a tale , a lye , a fable ? A monstrous , a notorious idle untruth , That you were blacke , and that I lou'd you not . And you could credit that . Enter sir Harry and Harings-field , Chartly leading Gratiana by the Arme , Taber and attendants . Who 's tell-troth now . Know you that man , or know you that fine Virgin : Whom by the arme hee leades . Luce.

I 'le not indure 't : Heauen giue you joy sir :

Chart.

I thanke you : Luce ?

shee faints . Sir Harry .

Looke to the Maid shee faints .

Royst . held her vp . Chartly . Grace , come not neere her Grace . Father keepe off , on Gentlemen apace . Shee s troubled with the falling sicknesse , for Oft hath shee fallen before mee . Sir Harry . Nay if it bee no otherwise , on gentlemen . Let those with her striue to recouer her . Keepe off , the disease is infectious : Chartly .

If it were in a man , it were nothing , but the falling sicknesse in a woman is dangerous .

Enter Luces Father .

My tother father in Lawe , now shall I bee vtterly sham'd , If hee assure to know mee , I 'le out face him .

Father .

Sonne your well met .

Chartly .

How fellow .

Father .

I cry you mercy sir .

Chart

No harme done friend , no harme done .

Exeunt . Fath.

If hee ? hee could not but haue known mee there , Yet he was wondrous like him .

Boyst.

How cheare you Luce , whence grew this passion .

Luce. Pardon mee sir , I doe not know my selfe : I am apt to swound , and now the fit is past mee . I thanke you for your helpe ; is master Chartly Vanisht so soone : Boyster .

Yes : and to supply his place , see where thy father comes .

Father . Hee hath not such a suit , besides this gallant Led by the arme a Bride , a lusty Bride ? How much might I haue wrong'd the Gentleman . By craving his acquaintance , this it is , To haue dimme Eyes . Why lookes my daughter sad . I cry you mercy . Sir I saw not you . Boyst.

I would I had not seene you at this time neither , farewell .

Exit . Luce.

If hee be gone ? then call mee vent my griefe , Father I am vndone ,

Father .

Forbid it Heauen .

Luce.

Disgrac't , despis'd , discarded , and cast off .

Father .

How , mine owne child :

Luce.

My Husband , O my husband ?

Father .

What of him .

Luce. Shall I the shower of all my griefe at once Power out before you : Chartly , once my husband Hath left mee to my shame . Him and his Bride , I met within few minutes . Father . Sure t' was they . I met them two , t' was hee ; base villaine Iewe . I 'le to the Wedding boord , and tell him so : I le doo 't as I am a man ? Luce.

Bee not so rash .

Father . I le liue and dye vpon him ; Hee 's a base fellow , so I 'le prooue him too . Ioseph my Sword . This rashnesse will vndoe us . Luce.

I le haue my Sword .

Father . It hath bin twice in France , and once in Spaine , With Iohn a Gaunt , when I was young like him I had my wards , and foynes , and quarter-blowes : And knew the way into St. Georges fields . Twice in a morning , Tuttle , Finsbury ? I knew them all , i le too him , wher 's my sword , Or leaue this spleene , or you will ouerthrow Our fortunes quite , let us consult together , What wee were best to doe . Father .

I 'le make him play at Leap-frog , well I heare thee

Luce. I cannot proue our marriage , it was secret , And hee may find some cavell in the Law . Father . I 'le too him with no Law , but Staffood Lawe . I 'le ferret the false boy , nay on good Luce . Luce. Part of your spleene , if you would change to counsel , Wee might revenge us better . Father .

Well I heare thee .

Luce . To claime a publicke marriage at his hands : Wee want sufficient proofe , and then the world Will but deride our folly , and so adde Dubble disgrace vnto my former wrong . To Law with him hee hath a greater purse , And nobler friends , how then to make it knowne ? Father . Is this his damask'd kirtle frendge with Gold , His blacke bagge , and his Beaner , t is well yet I haue a Sword : Luce. And I haue a project in my Braine begot , To make his owne mouth witnes to the World My innocence , and his incontinence ? Leaue it to mee , i le cleare my selfe from blame , Though I the wrong , yet hee shall reape the shame . Exeunt . Enter Sencer like a Seruing-man . Senc.

Now or never , looke about thee Sencer , tomorrow is the Marriage day which to preuent , lyes not within the compasse of my apprehension , therefore I haue thus disguised my selfe , to goe to the , Looming womans , the Fortune tellers . The any thing , the nothing , this over against mother Red-caps is her house , i le knocke .

Enter 2 . Luce in her boyes shape . 2. Luce.

Whos 's there ? What would you haue .

Sencer.

I would speake with the wise gentlewoman of the house .

2. Luce.

O belike you haue lost somewhat .

Sencer.

You are in the wrong sweete youth .

2. Luce.

I am somewhat thicke of hearing , pray speak out .

Sencer. I say I haue not lost any thing , but wit and time , And neither of those she can helpe mee too : 2. Luce.

Then you belike are crost in Loue , and come to know what successe you shall haue .

Sencer.

Thou hast hit it sweete ladde ; thou hast hit it .

2. Luce.

What is it , you say sir :

Sencer.

Thou hast hit it ?

2. Luce.

I pray come in , i le bring you to my Mistresse .

Exit . Enter Luce and Ioseph . Luce.

This is the house , knock Ioseph , my businesse craues dispatch .

Ioseph .

Now am I as angry , as thou art timerous , and now to vent the next thing I meete , O t is the doore .

knocks . Enter 2. Luce . 2. Luce.

Who 's there , what are you .

Luce.

A maid and a wife .

2. Luce. And that would grieue any wench to bee so , I know that by my selfe , not Luce . Luce.

Boy , where 's your Mistresse .

2. Luce. In some private talke with a Gentleman ? I le fetch her to you presently . Exit . Luce. If shee and you see mee not , I am but dead , I shall be made , a by-word to the World : The scorne of women ; and my Fathers shame : Enter Wise-woman and Sencer. Wisewoman .

You tell mee your name is Sencer , I knew it before , and that Chartly is to bee married , I could haue told it you .

2. Luce.

Married to morrow , O mee !

Sencer.

Ey but you tell mee , that Chartly before to morrow shall bee disappointed of his , make that good , Thou shalt haue twenty Angels .

Wisewoman .

I le doo 't , stand aside , i le haue but a word or two with this Gentlewoman ; and I am for you presently .

Luce.

O! Mother , mother .

They whisper . 2. Luce.

My husband marry another wife tomorrow ? O changeable destinie , no sooner married to him , but instantly to loose him . Nor death it grieues mee so much that I am a wife , but that I am a maid too , to carry one of them well is as much as any is bound to doe , but to be tide to both , is more then flesh and blood can indure .

Wisewoman .

Well trust to mee , and I will sell all things streight .

Enter Boyster . Boyster .

Wher 's this Witch , this hagge , this beldan , this wisard , and haue I found thee , thus then will I teare , mumble and maule thee .

Wisewoman .

Helpe , helpe , and if you be a gentleman .

Sencer.

Forbeare this rudenesse , hee that touches her , Drawes against mee .

Boyster .

Against you sir , apply thou , that shall be tride .

All .

Helpe , helpe , part them helpe .

Sencer.

With patience heare her speake .

Boyster .

Now Trot , now Granam , what canst thou say for thy selfe : what Luce heare be patient and put vp them , shee must not see the end .

Sencer. Than trince of all sides , if wee come for counsell , Let us with patience heare it : Luce.

Then first to mee .

Wisew.

You would preuent young Chartlyes marriage , you shall : harke in your eare .

Luce.

It pleaseth mee .

Wisew.

You-forestall Gratianes wedding , 't is but thus .

Sencer.

I le doo 't ,

Wisew.

You would inioy Luce as your wife , and lye with her to morrow night . Harke in your care .

Boyster .

Fiat .

Wisewoman . Away , you shall injoy him , you are married , Luce away , you shall see Chartly discarded from Gratiana , Sencer bee gon , and if I fayle in any of these or the rest , I lay my selfe open to all your displeasures . Boyster .

Farewell till soone :

Wisewoman .

You know your meeting place .

All .

Wee doe ?

Wisewoman .

You shall report mee wiser and cunning too .

Exit . 2. Luce. I le adde one night more to the time , I haue said . I haue not many I hope to liue a maid . Exit . Enter Taber and Sir Boniface with a Trencher , with broken meate and a Napkin . Taber .

Fye , fye , what a time of trouble is this to morrow to morrow is my mistresse to be married , and wee seruingmen are so pusled .

Sir Boniface . The dinner 's halfe done , and before I say Grace , and bid the old Knight and his guest proface . A medicine from your trencher , good M. Taber . As good a man as ere was sir Saber : Well thinke it no shame , men of learning and wit , say study gets a stomacke , friend Taber a bit . Taber .

Lick cleane good sir Boniface , and saue the scraper a labour .

Enter Sencer like a Servingman . Sir Boniface . But soft let mee ponder : Know you him that comes yonder ? Taber .

Most heartily welcome , would you speake with any heere .

Senc.

Pray is the yong gentleman of the house at leisure .

Taber .

Meane you the Bridegroome M. Chartly .

Sencer.

I haue a Letter for him . You seeme to be a gentleman your selfe , acquaint him with my attendance , and I shall rest yours in all good offices .

Taber .

Sir Boniface , pray keepe the gentleman company I will first acquaint your lippes with the vertue of the Seller .

Sir Boniface .

Adesdem come neere , and tast of your beere . Welcome , sine dole , for puntis te vole ,

Exit . Sencer. When I tast of your liqour . Gramercy master Vicar . Enter Taber with a bowle of Beere and a Napkine . Taber .

Most heartily welcome : your curtesie I beseech you , ply it off I intreate you , pray sir Boniface keepe the Gentleman company ; till I acquaint my yong master with his businesse .

Exit . Sir Bonif.

Taber , I shall besolas manus .

They dissemble one to another Sencer.

A vostre seruitor .

Enter Haringsfield . Harring.

Hee what art thou ,

Sencer.

A hanger on , if it please you :

Harring. And I a shaker off , i le not beare your gallowes , You shall not hang on mee . Enter Chartly with his Napkin as from Dinner .

O. Mr Bridegroome .

Chartly .

Gentlemen , the Ladies call vpon you to dance , they will be out of measure displeased , if dinner beeing done , you bee not ready to leade them a measure :

Harring.

Indeede women love not to bee scanted of their measure .

Chartly .

Fie sir Boniface : haue you forgot your selfe , Whilst you are in the Hall , there 's never a whetstone for their wits in the Parler ?

Sir Boniface .

I will enter and set an edge vpon their Ingenies .

Chartly .

To mee sir , from whom ? a letter to her most deere , most louing , most kind friend Mr. Chartly these bee deliuered : sure from some wench or other I long to know the contents .

Sencer.

Now to cry quittance with you for my farewell learn'd sir Timothy .

Chartly .

Good newes , as I liue , there 's for thy paines my good sir Pandarus : Hadst thou brought mee word my father had turnd vp his heeles . Thou couldst scarcely haue pleased mee better : ( Hee reades ) though I disclaime the name of wife , of which I account my selfe altogether vnworthy , yet let mee claime some small interest in your loue , this night I lye at the house where wee were married , ( the Wisewomans I meane ) where my maiden-head is to bee rifled , bid fayre for it , and inioy it , see mee this night or never , so may you marrying Gratiana , and louing mee , haue a sweete wife and a true friend : This night or never , your quondam wife : Hereafter your poore sweet-heart no other : Luce . So when I am tyr'd with Gratiana , that is when I am past grace . With her I can make my rendevowz , i le not slip this occasion , nor sleepe till I see her , thou art an honest ladde , and maist prooue a good Pimpe in time . Canst thou advise mee what colour , I may haue to compasse this commodity .

Sencer.

Sir , shee this night expects you , and prepares a costly banquet for you .

Chartly .

I le goe , although the Devill and mischance looke bigge ,

Sencer.

Feyne some newes that such a peece of Land is falne to you , and you must instantly ride to take possession of it , or which is more probable , cannot you perswade them you haue receiu'd a letter that your Father lyes a dying .

Chartly .

You rogue , I would hee did but the name of that newes is cal'd , too good to be true .

Sencer

And that if ever you will see him aliue , you must ride post into the Country .

Chartly .

Enough : if ever I prooue Knight errant thou shalt bee mine owne proper squire , for this thou hast fitted mee with a plot , doe but waite heere note how I will manage it ,

Tabor my horse , for I must ride to night :

Taber .

To night sir .

Chartly .

So tell my Bride and Father , I haue newes that quite confounds my sences .

Enter Sir Harry , Gratiana and Harringsfield . Gratiana . How ride to night , the marriage day to morrow And all things well provided for the feast . O tell mee sweete , why doe you looke so pale . Chartly .

My Father , O my Father :

Grace .

What of him .

Sir Harry .

What of your father , Sonne ?

Chartly . If ever I will heere his aged tongue . Preach to mee counsell , or his palsy hand , Stroake my wild head , and blesse mee , or his eyes : Drop teare by teare which they haue often done , At my misgovern'd rioting youth . What should I more , if ever I would see ; The good old man aliue . Oh , Oh ? Sencer.

Goe thy wayes for thou shalt ha 't .

Grace .

But doe you meane to ride .

Chartly .

Ey Grace , all this night .

Sencer. Not all the night without alighting sure : You 'l finde more in 't then to get vp and ride , Harring. The Gentlemans riding , bootes and spurres . Why Taber ? Chartly . Nay Grace , now 's no time . To stand on scrupulous parting . Knewest thou my businesse . Sencer.

As shee shall knowe it :

Chartly .

And how I meane this night to toyle my selfe .

Sencer.

Marry hang you brock .

Chartly .

Thou would be moane my travell .

Sencer.

I know t' would grieue her :

Chartly . You father , Grace , good Mr Harringsfield . You sir , and all pray for mee Gentlemen , that in this darke nights journey I may finde smooth way , sweete speed and all things to my minde . Sir Harry .

Wee 'l see my sonne take horse .

Exeunt . Gratiana . But I will stay . I want the heart to see him post away ? Sencer.

Saue you gentlewoman , I haue a message to deliver to one Mistress Gratiana , this should bee the Knights house her father .

Gratiana . It is : The message that you haue to her . You may acquaint mee with , for I am one That knowes the inside of her thoughts . Sencer.

Are you the Lady ,

Gratiana .

Sir I am the poore gentlewoman .

Sencer.

There is a conning woman dwells not farre .

At Hogsden Lady , famous for her skill .

Besides some private talke that much concernes your fortunes in your love . Shee hath to shewe you this night if it shall please you walke so farre as to her house , an admirable suite .

Of costly needle worke , which if you please . You may by vnder-rate for halfe the valew It cost the making , about sixe a clocke . You may haue view thereof , but otherwise . A Lady that hath crau'd the sight thereof : Must haue the first refusall . Gratiana . I le not fayle her . My husband beeing this day rid from home . My leasure fitly serues mee , thanke you Mistresse ? Sencer.

At sixe à clocke .

Gratiana .

I will not fayle the houre .

Exit . Sencer. Now to sir Harry , his is the next place . To meete at Hogsden his fayre daughter Grace . Exit .
Actus 5us . Scena prima . Enter old M. Chartly as new come out of the Country To inquire after his Sonne , and three or foure serving men with blew Coates to attend him . Old Chart.

Good heauen ; This London is a stranger growne , and out of my acquaintance , this seauen yeares I haue not seene Pauls steeple , or Cheape , crosse .

Gyles .

Sir .

Old Chart.

Hast thou not made inquiry for my Sonne .

Gyles . Yes sir , I haue askt about euery where for him , But cannot heare of him . Old Chart.

Disperse your selues , inquire about the Tavernes , Ordinaryes , Bowle-allyes , Tenis courts , Gaming-houses . For there ( I feare ) hee will be found .

Gyles .

But where shall wee heare of your worship againe .

Old Chart.

At Grace Church by the Conduit , neere Sir Harry , but stay , leaue off a while your bootlesse search , had e're man such a wild braine to his sorrow , of such small hope , who when hee should haue married a fayre , a modest , and a vertuous maide , rich and revenewed well , and even the night before the marriage day , tooke horse , road thence whether Heaven knowes , since the distracted virgin hath left her Fathers house , but neather feumd , yet in their search wee haue measured out much Ground .

Enter Sir Harry and Sencer . Sencer.

Your worship will bee there .

Sir Harry . Yes , not to fayle . At halfe an houre past sixe , or before seaven . Sencer. You shall not finde us at sixe and at seaven , i le Warrant you : good health to your worship . Exit . Sir Harry . Farewell good fellow , At the Wisewomans house I know it well : Perhaps she knowes some danger touching mee . I 'le keepe mine houre . Old Chart. Sir Harry , a hand a hand to balk you it were siun . I shall be bold to make your house mine Inne : Sir Harry .

Brother Chartly ; I am glad to see you .

Old Chart. Mee thinkes sir Harry you looke strangely on mee . And doe not bid me welcome with an heart . Sir Harry . And blame mee not to looke amazedly , To see you heare . Old Chart.

Why mee ?

Sir Harry . Come come , y' are welcome . And now i le turne my strangenesse to true joy , I am glad to see you well , and safe recovered , Of your late grievous sicknesse . Old Chart. The strange amazed lookes that you cast off You put on mee , and blame mee not to wonder , That you should talke of sicknesse to sound men , I thanke my starres , I did not tast the griefe Of inward paine or outward malady , This seaven yeeres day . Sir Harry . But by your favour brother , Then let mee haue my wonder backe againe . Old Chart. Before I quite part with it , let mee knowe , Why you the name of brother put vpon mee . In every clause , a name as strange to mee : As my recovered sicknesse , Sir Harry . You are plesant , And it becomes you well , welcome againe , The rather you are come just to the wedding . Old Chart.

What wedding sir .

Sir Harry . That you should aske that question : Why of my daughter Grace . Old Chart.

Is Grace bestow'd ? Of whom I pray ,

Sir Harry . Of whom , but of your sonne . I wonder brother Chartly , and my friend , You should thus play on mee . Old Chart. But by your favour , Were you tenne Knights Sir Harry , ( take mee with you ) My sonne match with your daughter , my consent , Not worthy to bee crau'd . Sir Harry .

Nay , then I see :

You 'l stirre my patience , know this forward match tooke its first birth from you .

Old Chart.

From mee ?

Sir Harry . From you . Peruse this letter , know you your owne hand . T' was well that I reseru'd , your hand a witnesse Against your tongue , you had best denie the Ioynter , Of the three hundred pounds made to my daughter , T is that I know you ayme at , but your seale . Old Chart. Shall not make mee approue it , I denye This Seale for mine , nor doe I vouch that hand , Your daughter and the dower , letter and all I quite disclaime , sir Harry you much wrong mee . Sir Harry . I can beare more then this , heape wrong on wrong , and i le support it all , I for this time Will cast my spleene behind mee , and yet heare mee , This letter your sonne Chartly as from you , Delivered mee . I like the motion well . Old Chart. My spleen is further throwne aside then yours . And I am full as patient , and yet heare mee ; My sonne 's contracted to another maid , Nay I am patient still , yet that I writ This letter seald , this impresse I denye . Sir Harry .

Why then the jack your hand did counterfeit .

Old Chart.

Why then hee did so , where 's that vnthrift speake ?

Sir Harry . Some houre agoe , hee mounted and rid post . To giue you visit whom hee said lay sicke Vpon your death-bed . Old Chart. You amaze mee sir . It is an ill presage , hereon I see . Your former salutation tooke its ground : To see mee safe recovered of my sicknesse . Sir Harry . Indeed it did , your welcome is a subject . I cannot vse too oft , welcome againe , I am sorry you this night must sup alone : For I am else-where cald about some businesse , Concerning what I know not , howers run on . I must to Hogsden , high time I were gon . Exit . Old Chart. Perhaps to the Wisewomans , shee may tell mee . The fortunes of my sonne , this accident , Hath bred in mee suspition , and strange feares . I will not sup alone , but I protest , 'mongst some this night . I 'le play the intruding guest . Exit with his serving-men . Enter the Wisewoman , Sencer , Luce and her Father , 2. Luce . Wisew.

But will sir Harry come .

Sencer.

Presume hee will , and Chartly too .

Father .

I le haue the knaue by the eares .

Luce.

Nay patience sir , leaue your revenge to mee .

Enter M. Boyster . Boyster .

Granam I am come according to promise .

Wisew.

And welcome to the best hole that I haue in Hogsden .

Boyster .

Good even .

Luce. Thanks sir , a good even may it proue , That each may reape the fruits of their owne Love : 2. Luce.

That shall bee my prayer too .

Boyster .

Come what shall 's doo .

Wisew. Withdraw , I le place you all in severall roomes . Where sit , see , but say nothing . Exeunt . Enter Taber vshering Gratiana . Taber . Heere sweete Mistresse , I know the place well ever Since I was heere to know my fortune . Gratiana .

Call mee some halfe an houre hence .

Exit . Enter the Wisewoman and 2. Luce . Wisew.

Your Ladiship is most lovingly welcome . A low stoole for the Gentlewoman boy : I made bold to send to you to take view of such a peece of worke , as I presume you haue seldome seene the like .

Gratia .

of whose doing , I pray .

Wisew.

A friend of yours and mine . Please you withdraw I le bring you too 't .

2. Luce.

Mistresse .

Wisew. One calls sweet Lady , I shall doe you wrong , But pray you thinke my little stay not long : Enter Sencer , sir Harry and Luce . Sencer.

Here sir in this retyring Chamber .

Sir Harry . Gramercy friend , how now ; what s here to do A pretty wench and a close chamber too . Luce. That you haue so much grac't my Mothers house , With your desired presence worthy Knight . Receiue a poore Maides thanks , who 's there ? a chayre And cushin for fir Harry . Sir Harry .

Thanks most fayre .

Luce. Please you but a few minutes heere to stay : Till my returne , i le not bee long away . Sencer.

The gentlewoman will waite on you by and by sir .

Sir Harry . And i le attend her friend , Of all those doubts I long to know the end : Enter 2. Luce and old Chartly . 2. Luce.

The Knight you seeke was heere , or will bee streight , and if you bee the man you name your selfe . You are most welcome , and you shall not backe , sill you haue scene sir Harry .

Old Chart.

Gentle youth .

I saw him enter heere , and under priviledge of his acquaintance made I bold to stay .

2 Luce.

And you are welcome sir , sit downe I pray .

Sencer . Now they are plac't in seuerall roomes , that looke Into this one . Were Chartly come we had all our company . Senser .

Harke , there 's one knocks 't is Chartly on my life .

Luce. One of you let him in whilst I prepare mee To entertaine his comming . Enter young Chartly . Vsherd in by Sencer . Chartly . What ? old acquaintance Luce . Not a word ? Yet some lip labour if thou lovest mee . Gratiana .

My Husband ?

Sir Harry .

What young Chartly ?

Old Chart.

How ? My sonne .

Chartly .

Come , come away with this wailing in woe , if thou putst finger in the eye a little longer , I shall plunge in paine too presently .

Luce.

O husband , husband .

Anne .

Husband ?

Chartly .

What sayst thou my sweete wife ,

Chartly .

Wife ? O my hart .

2. Luce.

In that name wife I claime a poore childs part .

Luce.

O husband ; How haue you us'd mee ?

Chart. Nay how doe I meane to use the : But as a man Should use his wife . Boyst .

I hope hee doth not meane to use her so .

2. Luce.

I hope so too ,

Chart .

My granam is a Witch .

CHart .

Nay Luce , sweete wife leaue weeping if thou lou'st mee ,

Luce.

O can you blame mee , knowing that the fountaine of all these Springs tooke their first head , from you , you know , you too will know , not three daies since are past , since wee were married .

Gratiana .

Married , I can indure no longer .

Sir Harry .

It cannot bee .

Old Chart.

It is not possible .

Boyster.

I le bee even with thee , for this old granam .

Luce. And though wee wanted witnes vpon earth , Yet Heaven beares record of our Nuptiall Tye , Chart. Tush , when wee , meete in heaven le ts talk of that . Nay come you asse , you foole , what s past is past , Though man and wife , yet I must marry nowe . Another gallant , heere 's thy letter Luce . And this night I intend to lodge with thee . 2. Luce.

I 'le scratch her eyes out first , although I love her .

Chartly . Prethe bee merry ? I haue made a gull of Grace , and old sir Harry thinks mee a great way off , I tould the Knight , My father lay a dying , tooke post , Rid out of Holburn , turn'd by Islington , So , hither wench to lodge all night with thee . 2. Luce.

Heere s one saith nay to that ,

Old Chart.

Was that your journey :

Chartly .

Why I have too much of Grace already .

Boyster .

Thou hast no grace at all .

Chartly . Nay le ts to bed , if thou couldst but imagin how I loue thee Luce . Luce.

How is it possible you can loue mee , and goe about to marry another .

Chartly .

Dost thou not know shee 's rich ? Why you foole as soone as I haue got her dower , it is but giuing her a dram , or a pill to purge melancholy to make her turne vp her heeles , and then withall that wealth , come I to liue with thee my sweete raskall .

Gratiana .

Shee thanks you , and is much beholding to you .

Chartly .

I am betraide .

Gratiana . Art thou my suiter ? would'st thou marry mee , And thy first wife aliue , then poyson mee , To purchase my poore dowre . Chartly .

What shall I say , or thinke , or doe , I am at a Nonplus .

Gratiana . Hast thou the face , thou brazen impudence , To looke vpon mee past grace . Chart. Thou canst not properly call mee past grace , for I never inioyd thee yet : I cannot tell , whether I blush or no , but I haue now at this time , More Grace , then I can tell what to doe with . Gratiana .

Who drew thee to this folly ?

Chartly .

Who but the old dotard thy Father , who when I was honestly married to a civill maide , hee perswaded mee to leaue her , I was loath at first but after intreating , vrging , and offering mee large proffers , I must confesse I was seduc't to come a wooing to thee .

Grace .

My father , villaine .

Chart.

Ey thy father Grace . And were he heere I would iustifie it to the old dotards face .

Sir Harry . Vil'd boy thou dar'st not bee so impudent . When did I meete thee , seeke or sue to thee : When ? Name the day , the month , the houre , the yeare . Chartly .

Plots , plots . I can but cry you mercy both , Say that I haue done you wrong , I can bee but sorry for it , but indeede to cleare you , and lay the fault where it ought to bee . All this comes from mine owne father in the countrey , who hearing I had married with Luce . Sends mee word of . his blessing to bee divorst from her , and to come a suiter to your daughter , I thinke you haue his hand and seale to show .

Old Chart.

My hand and seale , when was that letter writ .

Chart.

Heyda , if you get one word more of mee to night , but scurvy lookes , i le giue you leaue to hang mee .

Sir Harry .

Vilde boy ,

Old Chart.

Vngratious villaine .

Gratiana .

Trecherous youth ?

Sir Harry .

No grace at all ?

Chart.

No grace .

Chart. This is bad company who hath reduc't thee ? Speake on my blessing , who hath thus misled thee ? But no more lyes I charge thee . Chart.

Bad company hath bin the shame of mee , I was as vertuously giuen as any youth in Europe , till I fell into one Boysters company , 't is hee that hath done all the harme vpon mee .

Boyster .

I .

Chart.

And if hee should deny it ?

Boyster .

What then you 'd cry him mercy .

Chart.

I had best bite out my tongue , and speake no more what shall I doe , or what shall I say , there is no out-facing them all Gentlemen , Fathers , wiues , or what else . I haue wrongd you all . I confesse it that I haue , what would you more , will any of you rayle of mee ? Ill beare it , will any of you beate mee ? So they strike not too harde I le suffer it , will any of you challenge mee ? I le answer it . What would you haue mee say , or doo ? One of these I have married , the other I haue betrothed , yet both maides for mee ; Will you haue mee take one , and leaue the tother ? I will , will you haue mee keepe them both ? I will .

Father .

Periured not mine .

Chart.

What you heere too ? Nay then I see all my good friends are met together , wilt thou haue mee Luce ? I am thy Husband , and had I not lou'd thee better then Grace . I had not disappointed the marriage day to morrow .

Luce.

Lasciuious no ,

Chartly .

Wilt thou haue mee Grace , for had I not lou'd thee better then Luce . I would never after I had married her bin contracted to thee .

Grace .

Inconstant no ,

Chart.

Then neither married man , widdow nor batcheller , what s to bee done ? Heere s even the proverbe verifi'd , betweene too stooles , the tayle goes to ground .

Sir Harry .

Now I bethinke mee this our meeting heere is wondrous strange , call in the Gentlewoman that ownes this house .

Enter Sencer and the Wisewoman , Hee like a gentleman . Boyster .

Old trot , i le trounce thee .

Here is the marriage prou'd twixt Luce and Chartly , witch this was not your promise .

Wisew.

Haue patience , and in the end wee 'l pay you all . Your worships are most hartily welcome , I made bold to send for you , and you may see to what end , which was to discover vnto you , the wilde vagaryes of this , of this wanton wag pasty , a wil-doates I warrant him , and sir Harry that your daughter hath scap't this skouring , thanke this gentleman , and then make of him as hee deserues .

Sir Harry .

O , I remember him .

Grace . Hee never pleas'd mine eye so well as now . I know his Love , and hee in Chartlyes place My favour shall possesse . Sencer .

Thanks my sweete Grace .

Sir Har.

Ey and the more the inconstant youth to spight .

Sencer ,

I gaue her thee in Chartlyes sight .

Chart.

There 's one gone already , but this is my wife and her i le keepe in spight both of the Devill and his dam .

Wisew.

Not from her lawfull Husband .

Chart.

That am I .

Wisew.

That is the Gentleman , accept him Luce .

And you then like of her , nay I le make it good ,

This gentleman married you visarded , you him disguis'd mistaking him for Chartly , which none but my boy Iack was privy too : after shee chang'd her habit with him , as you with Iack .

And you in mistresse Luces habit .

Luce.

May I beleeue you mother .

Wisew.

This bee your token .

Boyst.

Her that I married , I wrong twice by the finger .

Luce.

Of that token , my hand was sensible .

Boyst. And ere the clamorous and loud noise bee gone , I whisperd to her thus . Luce.

You are the man ,

Boyster .

Thanks granam , what thou promist thou hast done .

Father .

And leauing him , I take you for my sonne .

Chart.

Two gone , then where s the third , this makes mee mad , where is my wife then , for a wife I had .

Wisew. Not see thy wife . Come hither jack my boy . Nay take him to thee , and with him all joy . Old Chart. Well art thou seru'd to bee a generall scorne , To all thy bloud : and if not for our sakes , For thy soules health and credit of the world , Haue some regarded to mee , to mee thy father . Chartly . Enough sir : if I should say I would become A new man ; You would not take my word . If I should sweare . I would amend my life , You would not take mine oath , if I should bind my selfe , to become an honest man you would scarce take my bond . Old Chart.

I should doe none of these .

Chartly .

Then see sir , when to all your judgements I see me past grace , doe lay hold of Grace , and heere begin to retyre my selfe , this woman hath lent mee a glasse , in which I see all my imperfections , at which my conscience doth more blush inwardly , then my face outwardly , and now I dare confidently vndertake for my selfe I am honest .

2. Luce.

Then I dare confidently vndertake to helpe you to a wife who desires to haue an honest man or none , looke on mee well , simple though I stand heere I am your wife , blush not at your folly man , perhaps I haue more in mee , then you expect from mee .

Chartly .

Knavery and riot both which , are now to mee meane forige .

2. Luce.

You and I haue bin better acquainted and yet search mee not too farre least you shame mee , looke on mee well , nay better , better yet , i le assure you I left of a petticoate when I put on these breeches ,

What say you now , shee skatters her hayre .

Chart.

First loue , and best beloved ?

2. Luce.

Let me bee both or neither .

Wisew.

My boy turn'd girle I hope shee 'l keepe my counsell from henceforth , i le never entertaine any servant but i le haue her searcht .

Old Chart. Her love hath drawne her hither after him . My loving daughter welcome thou hast runne , A happy course to see my sonne thus chang'd . Chartly .

Father , call mee once againe your sonne , and sir Harry mee your friend : Sencer an hand , and mistresse Grace an hart , in honourable loue . Where I hane wrong'd you Luce forgiue . Impute my errours to my youth not mee , with Grace I interchange , an imbrace with you Luce , a parting busse I wish you all joy , devide my part amongst you , thou my soule .

Nay mother midnight there s some loue for you .

Out of thy folly , beeing reputed wise ,

Wee , selfe conceated haue our follyes found :

Beare thou the name of all these comick acts .

Luce. Luce and Grace , ( O covetous man ) I see , I sought to ingrosse what now sufficeth three . Yet each one wife , enough , one Nuptiall Feast : Shall serue three Bridalls where , bee thou chiefe guest . Exeunt omnes .
Explicat Actus 5us .
TO HIS CHOSEN FRIEND , the learned Author Mr Thomas Heywood . THou wants no Herald to divulge thy fame ; It needes no Apologie ; Only thy name ; Into judicious Readers , doth infuse ; A will : to adde a Lawrell to thy muse ; Was now Maecenas living . How would hee Support thy learned wit ? Whose industry Hath purchas'd such a knowing skill ; That those Who read admire thee ; lesse some Criticke showes His Ignorance in seeking with new songs , To gaine the honour ; which to thee belongs . But let pale envie belch forth all her spight Thy Candid fame shalt still containe white Vnspotted , pure , and faire , till memory , Be turn'd obliuion , or a Deity , Proue mortall ; And when Atropos , shall doe The fatall office , her belongs vnto ; Apollo will rebreath a life in thee , In length to equall all eternitye Where in Elyzian joyes hee will so raise Thy worth where never wither shall the bayes Wherewith hee crownes thee ; So thy works will show . The Debt , I pay 's no more but what I owe . SAMVEL KING . FINIS .
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●n Sir Boniface , an ignorant Pedant , or Schoolmaster . Hogs●●n The Wisewoman of Hogsdon , who beares the name of the Dramma . Gentle●●● Enter , as newly come from play , foure young Gentlemen , Master Chartley , Master Sencer , M. Boyster 〈◊〉 Chartley . 〈◊〉 . Ey , yes , I flung a worse : a worse by oddes . 〈◊〉 I cry you mercy sir , loosers may speake , Ile not except gainst 〈◊〉 let me see Which of these two that pocket up our Cash Dares contradict me ? 〈◊〉 see Which of these two that pocket up our Cash Dares contradict me ? ●ay So say I . 〈◊〉 I say this Hatt's not made of wooll Which of you all dares say the contrary 〈◊〉 Sencer . 〈◊〉 It may bee tis a 〈◊〉 . 〈◊〉 It may bee tis a Beaver . 〈◊〉 Haring . 〈…〉 Very likely so: 'tis not Wooll , but a plaine Beaver . 〈◊〉 〈…〉 would faine picke a quarrell with them , to get some of my 〈◊〉 〈…〉 would faine picke a quarrell with them , to get some of my money againe 〈◊〉 〈…〉 would faine picke a quarrell with them , to get some of my money againe ; but the 〈◊〉 faine picke a quarrell with them , to get some of my money againe ; but the slaves slaues 〈◊〉 picke a quarrell with them , to get some of my money againe ; but the slaves slaues they 〈◊〉 to get some of my money againe ; but the slaves slaues they have got it are too wise to 〈◊〉 some of my money againe ; but the slaves slaues they have got it are too wise to part with 〈◊〉 againe ; but the slaves slaues they have got it are too wise to part with it . 〈◊〉 againe ; but the slaves slaues they have got it are too wise to part with it . 〈◊〉 ; but the slaves slaues they have got it are too wise to part with it . 〈◊〉 Haring . 〈◊〉 Tis false : his Cap's of Wooll , ▪ tis blacke tis Tis false : his Cap's of Wooll , ▪ 'tis blacke , and Wooll , and Wooll and blacke 〈◊〉 to set at a Cast ? Ey finger , Must you be set in gold , and not a jot of silver in my 〈◊〉 finger , Must you be set in gold , and not a jot of silver in my purse ? A Bale of fresh 〈◊〉 set in gold , and not a jot of silver in my purse ? A Bale of fresh Dice . Hoe , come at this 〈◊〉 Fie M. Chartley , 'tis time to give over . 〈◊〉 Fie M. Chartley , 'tis time to give over . 〈◊〉 me play ; Or hee that hath uncrown'd me , Ile take a speedie order with him . 〈◊〉 Or hee that hath uncrown'd me , Ile take a speedie order with him . ●ewell Fresh dice : this Iewell I will venture more Take this and all . 〈◊〉 Fresh dice : this ●ewell I will venture more Take this and all . Ile play 〈◊〉 Fresh dice : this ●ewell I will venture more Take this and all . Ile play in spight of 〈◊〉 Take this and all . Ile play in spight of lucke . 〈◊〉 Haring . 〈◊〉 Since you will needs ; trip for the Dice . I see it is hard to goe a winner from 〈◊〉 Haring . 〈◊〉 'Tis for you . 〈◊〉 Chartley throwes out , 〈◊〉 Chartley throwes out , Dic● Now Dice at all . To tho , quoth the Spaniard . 〈◊〉 Now Dice at all . To tho , quoth the Spaniard . 〈◊〉 Senc . 〈◊〉 Here's precious lucke . 〈◊〉 Boyst 〈◊〉 Why 〈◊〉 . I thinke tis Quicke-siluer ; It comes 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Via . I thinke tis Quicke-siluer ; It comes 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 . I thinke tis Quicke-siluer ; It comes and goes so fast 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 . I thinke tis Quicke-siluer ; It comes and goes so fast : there's life 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 . I thinke tis Quicke-siluer ; It comes and goes so fast : there's life in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 . I thinke tis Quicke-siluer ; It comes and goes so fast : there's life in this 〈◊〉 I thinke tis Quicke-siluer ; It comes and goes so fast : there's life in this . 〈◊〉 tis Quicke-siluer ; It comes and goes so fast : there's life in this . 〈◊〉 Quicke-siluer ; It comes and goes so fast : there's lifen in this . 〈◊〉 comes and goes so fast : there's life in this . 〈◊〉 Haring . 〈◊〉 Hee passes all with Trayes . 〈◊〉 Hee passes all with Trayes . 〈◊〉 With Trayes , how say by that Oh hee's old dogge at Bowles and Trayes 〈◊〉 Senc . 〈◊〉 Lend me some money : be my halfe one Cast . Ile once out-brave this Gamester with 〈◊〉 halfe one Cast . Ile once out-brave this Gamester with a throw So now the Dice are mine , 〈◊〉 Haring . 〈◊〉 Then once Ile play the Franck Gamester . Let mee but see how much you both can 〈◊〉 Chart . 〈◊〉 blesse us all , what will you every Crosse ? ▪ Why then at all . How ! 〈◊〉 He flings out . 〈◊〉 Was ever knowne such Casting ? 〈◊〉 Ile prove this Hat of mine an Helmet . Which of you here dares say the contrary 〈◊〉 this Hat of mine an Helmet . Which of you here dares say the contrary ? 〈◊〉 As faire an Helmet as any man in Europe Needs to weare . 〈◊〉 Chartley , thy Hat is blacke . 〈◊〉 Chart . 〈◊〉 Haring . 〈◊〉 Come , come , you shall not . Give over : tush give over : doe I pray , And chuse the Fortune 〈◊〉 some other hower : Let's not like debosht fellowes , play our Clothes , Belts , Rapiers , nor 〈◊〉 fellowes , play our Clothes , Belts , Rapiers , nor our needfull ornaments : 'Tis childish , G●ntlemen ornaments : 'Tis childish , not becomming Gentlemen . Play was at first ordayn'd to passe the loose● You may perswade me — For once Ile leave a looser . 〈◊〉 Then come put on your Helmet ; let's leave this abominable 〈◊〉 some better Exercise . I cannot indure this chafing when men loose . giv● A signe that I can give good counsell better than take it : but 〈◊〉 but I think you will never have her : 'tis Gratiana the Knights daughter in Gracious Street 〈◊〉 thither ? Have you seene the Gentlewoman , M. Chartley ? 〈◊〉 That shee hath , as other women have , That she goes G●ntlewoman I can assure you , shee is a proper Gentlewoman . i● Then if she have you , she is like to have a proper 〈◊〉 Ex. Sencer , and Haring . jelousof Ile ply my worke . I see my father is not jelous of me , That trusts mee to the open view ▪ Love mee , prethee now , doe if thou canst . 〈◊〉 Prethee , if thou canst . Y●t Yet aske thine heart , and see what may be done an● Yet aske thine heart , and see what may be done . ●igh In troth I am sorry you should spend a sigh For my sake unrequited , or a teare ; Ey ▪ unrequited , or a teare ; Ey , or a word . 〈◊〉 spend no more in vaine . I scorne you not ; Disdaines as farre from mee , As are the two Poles Luc● I am gone : Thou hast given me , Luce , a Bone to gnaw upon ▪ ▪ hast given me , Luce , a Bone to gnaw upon . ▪ Exit . Luc● Luce . 〈◊〉 faire but onely in his eye , That should possesse mee in a Nuptiall tye . 〈◊〉 Enter yong Master Chattley , with Gloues , Ring , Purse , etc. . 〈◊〉 Master Chattley , with Gloues , Ring , Purse , etc. . 〈◊〉 Morrow Luce ; In exchange of this kisse , see what I 〈◊〉 Morrow Luce ; In exchange of this kisse , see what I have brought thee from the ▪ that by the circumstance , here's a Ring , weare't for my sake ; twenty Angels , pocket g●od figge for this modesty , it hinders many a good man from many a good turne , & that's all ▪ tractable . Nay , I barre chiding when you speake , Ile stop thy lips if thou dost but offer di'● but offer an angry word , by this hand Ile do't , and with this hand too . Goe to now , 〈◊〉 bad discourse ; and I protest After this houre , never to doe the like . I must confesse 〈◊〉 Iack-an-Apes hanging at his elbow : Marriage is like Dedalus his labyrinth , and being once in , there's hop● , in the way that was never gone yet : I hope thou art a Maid , Luce . ▪ bargaine , and there's earnest on thy lips . 〈◊〉 Enter her Father , a plaine Citizen . 〈◊〉 Enter her Father , a plaine Citizen . 〈◊〉 Enter her Father , a plaine Citizen . Ci●izen Enter her Father , a plaine Citizen . ●ward Father , save you , you have happened of an untoward Son-in-Law ; here I am , how doe you like 〈◊〉 were aware , And over-heard both summe and circumstance . 〈◊〉 Marry , even to morrow by that we can see ; my , wee'l lose no more time , Ile take order 〈◊〉 even to morrow by that we can see ; my , wee'l lose no more time , Ile take order for that ●le can see ; my , wee'l lose no more time , Ile take order for that . ●ake see ; my , wee'l lose no more time , Ile take order for that . 〈◊〉 Luce . Ch●rt. Chart 〈◊〉 A moneth I thou canst not hire me too't . Why Luce L●ce month I thou canst not hire me too't . Why Luce , if thou beest hungry , 〈◊〉 thou stay a 〈◊〉 too't . Why Luce , if thou beest hungry , canst thou stay a moneth from meat ? Nay , if the● : there's a box of Rings and Jewels , lay them up . Ha sirra ; me thinkes the very name 〈◊〉 box of Rings and Jewels , lay them up . Ha sirra ; me thinkes the very name of Wedlock hath h●th sirra ; me thinkes the very name of Wedlock hath brought me to a Night-cap already , and 〈◊〉 Night-cap already , and I am growne civill on the sudden . There's more money for Dishes , Platters 〈◊〉 , Ladles , Candlesticks , &c. as I shall find them set downe in the Inventorie . 〈◊〉 , Candlesticks , &c. as I shall find them set downe in the Inventorie . 〈◊〉 Enter 2 d . Luce , a yong Countrey Gentlewoman , in the habit of a Page , and 〈◊〉 Enter 2 d . Luce , a yong Countrey Gentlewoman , in the habit of a Page , and overheares L●ce conceite , Let us bee marryed privately , and Luce shall live like a Mayde still , and beare L●ce still , and beare the Name . Tis nothing Luce : it is a common thing in this age to goe ●eare none . Ile frequent the house secretly : feare not Girle , though I revell abroad a dayes do● mouth of all scandall , after some few dayes doe I appeare in my likenesse , married man marri●d few dayes doe I appeare in my likenesse , married man and honest hous-keeper , and then what 〈◊〉 exployt : are you not acquainted with the Wise-woman of Hogsdon ? Chartl●y Chartley . Hog●don O the Witch , the Beldame , the Hagge of Hogsdon . ▪ condition . I will anone make a steppe thither , and punctually acquaint her vvith all our ho● Heigh hoe : have I disguis'd my selfe , and stolne ●are-witnesse habited , and you see my welcome , to bee an eare-witnesse of his second Contracting . Modestie would ●ares not too fast upon me ; Though I have two eares , I can heare but one at once . You with Vri●e can heare but one at once . You with the Vrine . pl●ase My wives Limbeck , if it please you . 〈◊〉 Countr . 〈◊〉 Ey , at hor heart , shee hath a griping at her heart . 〈◊〉 Countr . 〈◊〉 Countrym . 〈◊〉 good at many things : Mistris Mary on the Banke - side , is for recting a Figure : and one cal● recting a Figure : and one ( what doe you call her ) in Westminster , that practiseth the Witeh Ignorant should be thus fool'd . What can this Witch , this Wizard , or old Trot , Doe by Inchantment 〈◊〉 Kitchin . 〈◊〉 Wisewo . c●ild I had best aske to know whether I be with child or no . Si●y Come Sisty , if shee cannot resolve thee , I can , K●ntstreet In Kentstreet . sh●uld And if I should say so , should I say amisse ? W●m Exit Wom. . Wis●. Wisewo. t●sty By my Fidelitie , and I want a good trusty Lad . 〈◊〉 Now could I sigh , and say , Alas , this is some Bawd trade-falne , and out of her mto reputed wise . Ile serve her , bee't but to pry into the mysterie of her Science . Wis●. Wisewo. strip●ing A proper stripling , and a wise , I warrant him ; here's a o●t Here Wise-woman you are out againe , I shall want what a good Boy should ▪ I shall want what a good Boy should have , whilst I live : well , here I shall live 〈◊〉 Enter Master Haringfield , and Chartley halfe drunke . Harin●ld Come Haringfield , now wee have beene drinking of Mother 〈◊〉 And will these wild oates never be sowne ? sown● And will these wild oates never be sowne ? 〈◊〉 You Inchantresse , Sorceresse , Shee-devill ▪ you Madam Hecate , Lady ▪ You Inchantresse , Sorceresse , Shee-devill ; you Madam Hecate , Lady Proserpine , you 〈◊〉 Inchantresse , Sorceresse , Shee-devill ▪ you Madam Hecate , Lady Proserpine , you are too old , you 〈◊〉 Sorceresse , Shee-devill ▪ you Madam Hecate , Lady Proserpine , you are too old , you Hagge , now , for con●uring , you are too old , you Hagge , now , for coniuring up Spirits your selfe ; but you keepe prettie 〈◊〉 your selfe ; but you keepe prettie yong Witches under your roofe , that can doe that . do● yong Witches under your roofe , that can doe that . ●weet Patience , sweet Mistris . th●n I am even little better than a Turn-broach , for my name is Iacke . 〈◊〉 devise how I might cry quittance with this cutting Dicke , I will goe neare to adopt thee my So●e Dicke , I will goe neare to adopt thee my Sonne and heire . M●ris doth this Gentleman Intend to marry with one Mistris Luce , A Gold-smiths Daughter ; doe you Daug● marry with one Mistris Luce , A Gold-smiths Daughter ; doe you know the Maid ? 〈◊〉 one Mistris Luce , A Gold-smiths Daughter ; doe you know the Maid ? 〈◊〉 My Daughter , and a prettie smug fac't Girle . I had a note but late fac●t My Daughter , and a prettie smug fac't Girle . I had a note but late from her , ha●e meanes To be with me in th'evening ; for I haue bespoke Sir Boniface to marry her in the th● haue bespoke Sir Boniface to marry her in the morning . bereveng'd of his Wife , And then your wrongs shall be reveng'd at full . 〈◊〉 Ile doe't , as I am Matron ; Ey , and shew him a new 〈◊〉 Enter Master Boyster . T● ▪ art Th'art wise , I am so ; men being in love , are ▪ being in love , are mad , And I being in love , am so . seme curtesie , take small strides , simper , and seeme modest ? me thinkes thou hast a womans voyce th● Doubt not of me , Ile act them naturally . Luc● I have conceited , to have Luce married to this blunt Gentleman ; shee mistaking Ch●tley Gentleman ; shee mistaking him for Chartley , and Chartley shall marry thee , being a Boy , and take 〈◊〉 mistaking him for Chartley , and Chartley shall marry thee , being a Boy , and take thee for Luce E●ter Exeunt . Enter Old Sir Harry , and his man Taber . tho● Ha , then thou sawest them whispering with my Daughter wom●s loath to be call'd in question about men and womens matters , but as soone as ever he saw your wal●ing and now Ile tell you . Your daughter being walking to take the aire of the fields , and I before look'● goes quite away , and scarse so much as once look'd backe : and if this were language to o●r lang●age much as once look'd backe : and if this were language to o●r to a yong Ladie , judge you . o●r look'd backe : and if this were language to offer to a yong Ladie , judge you . ●thrifts I now remember well , 'tis rank't 'mongst thrifts , dicers , swaggerers , and drunkards : no●●ou dicers , swaggerers , and drunkards : were not you brought before me , some moneth since been● I confesse my selfe to have beene in that action , but note the cause , Sir act●on I confesse my selfe to have beene in that action , but note the cause , Sir : you could not bu● confesse my selfe to have beene in that action , but note the cause , Sir : you could not have beh●lfe I am a Suitor in my friends behalfe , No otherwise : I can assure you , Sir otherwis● I am a Suitor in my friends behalfe , No otherwise : I can assure you , Sir , He is a Gentleman hous● Gentleman discended well , Deriv'd from a good house , well quallify'd , And well possest ; but th●se But were I to chuse , Which of these two should please my fancie best , I sooner aff●ct should please my fancie best , I sooner should affect this Gentleman , For his mad carriage , m●d sooner should affect this Gentleman , For his mad carriage , and his faire discourse , Then s●ooth Then my hot Suitor ; Ruffians I detest : A smooth and square behaviour likes mee best . b●haviour ; Ruffians I detest : A smooth and square behaviour likes mee best . 〈◊〉 can get his consent to marry him , shall it displease mee ? Se●er Sencer . th● could . But Knight , thou doest not forbid us the House . 〈◊〉 thou forbidst mee thine house , Ile honour thee , and extoll thee ; and though thou keepst Mu●t that may bee , farewell : Father in law that Must bee , adiew . Taber , play before , my friend 〈◊〉 Exeunt . Whe● When I receive thee gladly to mine house , And ho●se When I receive thee gladly to mine house , And wage thy stay , thou shalt have Gratiana 〈◊〉 house , And wage thy stay , thou shalt have Gratiana , Doubt not , thou shalt . Here's a strange ▪ plaid them away , if it please your Worship ; and yonder at the doore attends a Schoolmaster 〈◊〉 A proper Scholler , pray him to come neare . 〈◊〉 Eques Honoratus : Aue fulutatus : non uideo quid est in 〈◊〉 Eques Honoratus : Aue fulutatus : non uideo quid est in Tergo 〈◊〉 Eques Honoratus : Aue fulutatus : non uideo quid est in Tergo , sed salve 〈◊〉 Eques Honoratus : Aue fulutatus : non uideo quid est in Tergo , sed salve bona virgo 〈◊〉 speake in your Mother-tongue ; or at the least , if Learning be so much ally'd unto you 〈◊〉 slowes from your lips : to make your mind familiar with my knowledge , pray utter it in English 〈◊〉 Sit faustum tibi omen . Ile tell you my Nomen . 〈◊〉 Sit 〈◊〉 tibi omen . Ile tell you my Nomen . 〈◊〉 Sit 〈◊〉 tibi omen . Ile tell you my Nomen . 〈◊〉 Sit 〈◊〉 tibi omen . Ile tell you my Nomen . 〈◊〉 Intende uir nobilis . 〈◊〉 Intende uir nobilis . 〈◊〉 what it is to deale with stupidity ? Sir Henry , Sir Henry , heare me one word , I see 〈◊〉 to deale with stupidity ? Sir Henry , Sir Henry , heare me one word , I see , Precepter 〈◊〉 , Sir Henry , heare me one word , I see , Precepter legit , uos vero negligitis . 〈◊〉 Henry , heare me one word , I see , Precepter legit , uos vero negligitis . 〈◊〉 heare me one word , I see , Precepter legit , uos vero negligitis . Mast●r , but I hope you shall not find us such , Master Schoolmaster . Bonifa● then Moderne , doth surpasse my reach . Sir Boniface , come to me two dayes hence , You shall 〈◊〉 Quomodo vales , quomodo vales . 〈◊〉 Quomodo vales , quomodo vales . 〈◊〉 Sir Bonif . 〈◊〉 Vale vir Magno . 〈◊〉 Vale vir Magno . 〈◊〉 me at Saint Magnes , my house is here in Gracious-street . 〈◊〉 I know it . Then virgo formosa , & Domine gratiose valete . 〈◊〉 Ey , in Gracious-street you shall heare of me , Sir Bonif . He shall 〈◊〉 instruct my children ; and to thee , Faire Gratiana , reade the Latine tongue , 〈◊〉 comming and going , Maids , or such as goe for Maids , some of them , as if they were ready 〈◊〉 in the Countrey , for a weeke or so : then hither they come , and for a matter of money , christe● Boniface a Deacon , that makes a shift to christen the Infants : we have poore , honest , and 〈◊〉 lesse , indirect , and horrid meanes For covetous gaine ! How many unknowne Trades Women and 〈◊〉 But wherefore have you built this little Closet close to the doore , where sitting , you 〈◊〉 wherefore have you built this little Closet close to the doore , where sitting , you may heare 〈◊〉 doore , where sitting , you may heare every word spoken , by all such as aske for you . th●y the doore and question them , to find what they come about , if to this purpose , or to 〈◊〉 their errand , which I sitting in my Closet , over heare , presently come forth , and tell 〈◊〉 which they admiring , and thinking it to be miraculous , by their report I become thus 〈◊〉 2. Luce . 〈◊〉 Luce promist to be with mee halfe an houre agoe , but mask't and disguis'd , and so shalt 〈◊〉 to be with mee halfe an houre agoe , but mask't and disguis'd , and so shalt thou be too Bonifa● Enter Sir Boniface . 〈◊〉 Sir Bonif . 〈◊〉 Wisewo . 〈◊〉 Into the withdrawing roome , Sir Boniface . ●rlexity or he comes not ; now am I in a pittifull perplexity , untill I see the event of all . 〈◊〉 Here svveet heart , but disguis'd and vail'd 〈◊〉 But vvhat's the reason vvee are thus Hood-winkt 〈◊〉 severall places , Boyster visarded , and Luce mask't . 〈◊〉 Boyst . Poc● Pocas palabras . 〈◊〉 Exeunt Chartley with Iack , Boyster with Luce. counten●nce my Boy , keepe thine owne counsell , and countenance , and I shall cry quittance with my yong b●stir And novv Wise-vvoman , try if thou canst bestir thy selfe like to a Mad-vvoman — shift for 〈◊〉 Curro Curris Curcurri : My cheeks are all Murry 〈◊〉 Curro Curris Curcurri : My cheeks are all Murry , And I am gone 〈◊〉 thine , not knovving her , vvould no vvay question her : and this prove to both your securities 〈◊〉 this prove to both your securities and my safety . 〈◊〉 but that Chartley is so fool'd by my Boy Iacke : Well , heele make a notable Wagge , Ile vvo● I hope so , or else I vvere in a vvoe case . Her●'s novv , I shall be translated to a Boy anon . Here's all I can at this time say for my selfe 〈◊〉 Gun powder to blovv up this Witch , this Shee-male , this damn'd Sorceresse ! O I could teare 〈◊〉 this Witch , this Shee-male , this damn'd Sorceresse ! O I could teare her to fitters vvith my ●an Enter Chartley and his man , meeting Luce. Lu●e Luce . 〈◊〉 name of Luce hath beene ominous to mee ; one Luce I should have married in the Countrey , H●se toy tooke me in the head , and mounting my Horse , I left Capons , Ducks , Geese , Poultry Pretkee Nay on , I Prethee fellow on , my Father will wonder where do● Nay , be not offended : I say , vvhat doe you call her ? 〈◊〉 of her , but saw her not till now : 'tis a prettie wench , a very prettie wench , nay , a very escap● Peare , and such a goodly Popering as this to escape mee ? Escape mee ( said I ? ) if shee doe m●e goodly Popering as this to escape mee ? Escape mee ( said I ? ) if shee doe , shee shall doe 〈◊〉 your good name May be by Neighbours hardly censur'd of . 〈◊〉 Th'art sad , Th'art sad Luce what , melancholly 〈◊〉 Th'art sad , Th'art sad Luce what , melancholly already 〈◊〉 Th'art sad , Th'art sad Luce what , melancholly already ▪ ●re 〈◊〉 Th'art sad , Th'art sad Luce what , melancholly already ▪ ●re thou 〈◊〉 Th'art sad , Th'art sad Luce what , melancholly already ▪ ●re thou hast ▪ Th'art sad Luce what , melancholly already , ●re thou hast had good cause to be merry ●re Th'art sad Luce what , melancholly already ▪ ere thou hast had good cause to be merry , and m●rry already ▪ ●re thou hast had good cause to be merry , and knowst what sport was . 〈◊〉 thou hast had good cause to be merry , and knowst what sport was . 〈◊〉 good cause to be merry , and knowst what sport was . 〈◊〉 name is toss'd In every Gossips mouth , and made a by-word Vnto such people as it least concernes 〈◊〉 spar'd to brand my modestie , Saying , There sits shee whom yong Chartley keepes . There hath ●ee shee whom yong Chartley keepes . There hath hee entred late , betimes gone forth . Where ●ntred whom yong Chartley keepes . There hath ●ee entred late , betimes gone forth . Where I with 〈◊〉 helpe thee , as I am a Gentleman . Why say Luce , thou losest now forty shillings worth 〈◊〉 Gentleman . Why say Luce , thou losest now forty shillings worth of Credit , stay but a time ●ad Son , Son , had I esteem'd my profit more Then I have done q●iet saile ; That little I injoy , it is with quiet , Got with good conscience , kept with good 〈◊〉 Will you but heare mee ? 〈◊〉 well , esteem'd a welcome Guest At every burthen'd Table , there respected ; Now to be held 〈◊〉 Table , there respected ; Now to be held a Pander to my Daughter ? That I should live to this 〈◊〉 my Daughter ? That I should live to this ! ▪ A Bawd to mine owne child ! L●ce To my sweet Luce ! 〈◊〉 as could not write , Ready with Palsie and unlettered fingers , To set their scribbling markes ●cribling Palsie and unlettered fingers , To set their scribbling markes . 〈◊〉 Thou hadst a Mother Luce ; 'tis woe with me To say thou hadst , but hast not 〈◊〉 ( Hee ▪ wipes his eyes . ) 〈◊〉 ( Hee ▪ wipes his eyes . ) 〈◊〉 ( Hee ▪ wipes his eyes . ) 〈◊〉 would have a showre , and then they would cease . Now if your anger be over , heare me . Weekee Stay but a Moneth , 'tis but foure Weekes ; nay , 'tis February , the shortest Moneth 〈◊〉 can dis-inherit mee of nothing . Is your spleene downe now Have I satisfied you ? Well , 〈◊〉 dis-inherit mee of nothing . Is your spleene downe now Have I satisfied you ? Well , I see 〈◊〉 dis-inherit mee of nothing . Is your spleene downe now Have I satisfied you ? Well , I see you 〈◊〉 mee of nothing . Is your spleene downe now Have I satisfied you ? Well , I see you chollericke 〈◊〉 the kindest when all is done . Here's such wetting of Hand-kerchers , hee weepes to thinke 〈◊〉 when all is done . Here's such wetting of Hand-kerchers , hee weepes to thinke of his Wife , shee 〈◊〉 . Here's such wetting of Hand-kerchers , hee weepes to thinke of his Wife , shee weepes ▪ Wife , shee weepes to see her Father cry ! Peace foole , wee shall else have thee claime 〈◊〉 shee weepes to see her Father cry ▪ Peace foole , wee shall else have thee claime kindred 〈◊〉 ▪ Peace foole , wee shall else have thee claime kindred of the Woman kill'd with kindnesse ●dred Peace foole , wee shall else have thee claime kindred of the Woman kill'd with kindnesse . 〈◊〉 you , It grieves mee that you should thus slight it off , Concerning us , no such a deere 〈◊〉 Chart . 〈◊〉 right , or none : thou hast no money about thee , Luce ? Citle Velvet to a Gowne ? then for a Bever for the Citie , and a Blackbagge for the Country : Ile 〈◊〉 Ile promise her nothing , but if any such trifles bee brought home , let her not thanke mee 〈◊〉 Enter Luce with the Bagge . 〈◊〉 Enter Luce with the Bagge . 〈◊〉 Enter Luce with the Bagge . 〈◊〉 , ten to one but you shall heare of mee , e're you see mee againe . 〈◊〉 I know you kinde , impute my hastie Language unto my rage , not mee 〈◊〉 and doe not I know her ? I doubt you'l wish shortly that I had never knowne either of you : ●er thoughts , I should fall into a vaine 'to pittie her : but now that I talk of her , I have a 〈◊〉 Heaven speed you where you goe Sir ; shall we in ? Though not from scandall , wee live free 〈◊〉 Though not from scandall , wee live free from Sin . 〈◊〉 Exit . Enter Master Boyster . 〈◊〉 Love Hangs on me like an Ague , makes me turne foole ▪ Coxcombe and Asse : why should I ▪ on me like an Ague , makes me turne foole , Coxcombe and Asse : why should I love her 〈◊〉 could goe to buffets with my selfe , And cuffe this Love away : but see , that's Luce . th● Why the farewell , the way I came , Ile goe . con●teruc the which , deridest those that bee rich , consterue hanc sententiam , construe mee this sentence constrne that bee rich , consterue hanc sententiam , construe mee this sentence . Est modus in rebus sunt kn●w Heele giue you more bones then those to know on Sir Boniface . m●terna That is as much as to say , in our materna lingua I will make you sir Boniface , confesse lingna That is as much as to say , in our materna lingua I will make you sir Boniface , confesse 〈◊〉 Sir Boniface is sicke already and calls for a possit , no marvell , being so threatned 〈◊〉 am a no after the first coniugation , amo amavi , vocito vocitavi . Titubo titubavi ? 〈◊〉 treue most treue , vos estis , ut egojum testes , that what he confest is , as true as the h●ue I would not haue him teach my children so for more then I ●y Ey Boniface , it is those maribones , that maribo● ●y Boniface , it is those maribones , that makes you talke so broadly ? hom● Venerabilis vir homo ille est ebrius . H● He saith , I can speake Hebrewe co● I Beleeu't : But if syr Boniface still con these lessons , He'l , speake the French ton●ue these lessons , He'l , speake the French tongue perfit . 〈◊〉 last , ile taske syr Boniface , but with an easie question . Tell mee syr : Whats Latin for ▪ the Earth ; vnlesse you yeild mee victor : ●s But ile deserue it better , why this fellow is Franticke , you shall heere mee make him Min●s I say that Minos was : s●all And after to talke idely . Hence away : You shall haue my good word , but not my pay ? 〈◊〉 Opus est vsus ; sir Timothy you abuse us . Is weare by a nowne p●etends Of another gallant noble sir that pretends to haue businesse , both with you and my 〈◊〉 good , I like it , welcome M. Chartly . Thou Gratiana art no child of mine Vnlesse thou bidst ●ine M. Chartly . Thou Gratiana art no child of mine Vnlesse thou bidst him welcome . This I L●dy Or else I vnderstand it very poorely , but Lady ▪ In earnest of further acquaintance , receiue ha●d Refase no Chaine nor Iewels , heart nor hand , but in exchange of these bestowe thy selfe wavting tis time to speake , shall I stand heere waiting like a Coxcombe , and see her giuen away ●nd shall I stand heere waiting like a Coxcombe , and see her giuen away before my face ? stay Meer● Meere cosnidge , knavery , I tide my selfe to a● learned syr Timothy . For now syr Timothy and I are two : Boast on , bragge on , exalt exalt A● could inforce such absence from his spouse : Am I growne fowle and blacke , since my espousals my self● such as come To cheapen Love . O no , I am my selfe ? But Chartly hee is changed . th● Gipsy ? Sure I am chang'd indeed , and thats the cause My Husband left mee so , this Gentleman fre●h As well as ere you did , fat , fresh , and fayre ▪ ▪ And what shall then become of my Mistresse . w●ite friend so long , and would not bid thee to write on his Bride . Why lookst thou red and pale Be●hrow To Gratiana ? Beshrow you sir you doe not use mee well , To buze ●res doe not use mee well , To buze into mine eares these strange vntruths : I tell you sir ma●ch , 'tis as impossible That they two should match : as Earth and Heauen to meet . yo● Who's tell-troth now . Know you that man , or know you that fine Virgin ●an Who's tell-troth now . Know you that man , or know you that fine Virgin : Whom by fin● now . Know you that man , or know you that fine Virgin : Whom by the arme hee leades . She●s . Father keepe off , on Gentlemen apace . Shees troubled with the falling sicknesse , for o●erthrow sword , Or leaue this spleene , or you will ouerthrow Our fortunes quite , let us consult together pr●ue I cannot proue our marriage , it was secret , And hee may Lu●e Luce . dam●sk'd Is this his damask'd kirtle frendge with Gold , His blacke bagge kirtl● Is this his damask'd kirtle frendge with Gold , His blacke bagge , and ly● tomorrow is the Marriage day which to preuent , lyes not within the compasse of my apprehension appr●hension preuent , ly● not within the compasse of my apprehension , therefore I haue thus disguised my selfe a●y Looming womans , the Fortune tellers . The any thing , the nothing , this over against Ent●r Enter 2 . Luce in her boyes shape . 〈◊〉 Enter 2 . Luce in her boyes shape . 〈◊〉 O belike you haue lost somewhat . 〈◊〉 You are in the wrong sweete youth . 〈◊〉 I am somewhat thicke of hearing , pray speak out . sh● , but wit and time , And neither of those she can helpe mee too : The● Then you belike are cro● in Loue , and come to cro● The● you belike are crost in Loue , and come to know what successe ●it Thou hast hit it ? 〈◊〉 I pray come in , ile bring you to my Mistresse ▪ ▪ pray come in , ile bring you to my Mistresse . bu● changeable destinie , no sooner married to him , but instantly to loose him . Nor death it grieues tid●e as much as any is bound to doe , but to be tide to both , is more then flesh and blood can mu●ble haue I found thee , thus then will I teare , mumble and maule thee . help● Helpe , helpe , and if you be a gentleman . Gratiane● You-forestall Gratianes wedding , 'tis but thus . 〈◊〉 Wisewoman . ●ir Enter Taber and Sir Boniface with a Trencher , with broken meate ▪ the yong gentleman of the house at leisure . 〈◊〉 your curtesie I beseech you , ply it off I intreate you , pray sir Boniface keepe the me●sure done , you bee not ready to leade them a measure : ngenies I will enter and set an edge vpon their Ingenies . quo●dam true friend : This night or never , your quondam wife : Hereafter your poore sweet-heart expe●ts Sir , shee this night expects you , and prepares a costly banquet for ▪ Tabor my horse , for I must ride to night : ●nces Father , I haue newes that quite confounds my sences . 〈◊〉 Harringsfield . You sir , and all pray for mee Gentlemen , that in this darke nights journey Gentl●men Harringsfield . You sir , and all pray for mee Gentlemen , that in this darke nights journey I may s●ay But I will stay . I want the heart to see him post away ▪ Sir I am the poore gentlewoman . 〈◊〉 There is a conning woman dwells not farre . Be●des Besides some private talke that much concernes your ●rom fayle her . My husband beeing this day rid from home . My leasure fitly serues mee , thanke 〈◊〉 day rid from home . My leasure fitly serues mee , thanke you Mistresse ? ▪ Disperse your selues , inquire about the Tavernes , Ordinaryes ●quire Disperse your selues ▪ inquire about the Tavernes , Ordinaryes , Bowle-allyes O●dinaryes your selues ▪ inquire about the Tavernes , Ordinaryes , Bowle-allyes , Tenis courts , Gaming-houses Te●courts the Tavernes , Ordinaryes , Bowle-allyes , Tenis courts , Gaming-houses . For there ( I feare wo●ship But where shall wee heare of your worship againe . 〈◊〉 At Grace Church by the Conduit , neere Sir Harry , but stay , leaue off a while ●ir At Grace Church by the Conduit , neere Sir Harry , but stay , leaue off a while your 〈◊〉 Sir Harry , but stay , leaue off a while your bootlesse search , had e're man such a wild hi●●row search , had e're man such a wild braine to his sorrow , of such small hope , who when hee 〈◊〉 his sorrow , of such small hope , who when hee should haue married a fayre , a modest , S●ncer Enter Sir Harry and Sencer . ●orship Your worship will bee there . f●le Yes , not to fayle . At halfe an houre past sixe , or before sh● Wisewomans house I know it well : Perhaps she knowes some danger touching mee . I'le keepe ▪ glad to see you well , and safe recovered , Of your late grievous sicknesse . O● glad to see you well , and safe recovered ▪ Of your late grievous sicknesse . c●st The strange amazed lookes that you cast off You put on mee , and blame mee not to w●lcome You are plesant , And it becomes you well , welcome againe , The rather you are come just to 〈◊〉 Of whom , but of your sonne . I wonder brother Chartly , and my friend 〈◊〉 , and my friend , You should thus play on mee . cons●nt ) My sonne match with your daughter , my consent , Not worthy to bee crau'd . Fxit Exit with his serving-men . Enter the Wisewoman 〈◊〉 Presume hee will , and Chartly too . kna●e Ile haue the knaue by the eares . pro●e Thanks sir , a good even may it proue , That each may reape the fruits of their e ver sweete Mistresse , I know the place well ever Since I was heere to know my fortune . 〈◊〉 The gentlewoman will waite on you by and by sir . ●reight Knight you seeke was heere , or will bee streight , and if you bee the man you name your selfe 〈◊〉 Gentle youth . 〈◊〉 I saw him enter heere , and under priviledge of his acquaintance 〈◊〉 him enter heere , and under priviledge of his acquaintance made I bold to stay . ●tance enter heere , and under priviledge of his acquaintance made I bold to stay . 〈◊〉 under priviledge of his acquaintance made I bold to stay . ●. 2 Luce. 〈◊〉 And you are welcome sir , sit downe I pray . 〈◊〉 And you are welcome sir , sit downe I pray . 〈◊〉 Sencer . 〈◊〉 Now they are plac't in seuerall roomes , that looke Into 〈◊〉 Now they are plac't in seuerall roomes , that looke Into this 〈◊〉 Now they are plac't in seuerall roomes , that looke Into this one . Were 〈◊〉 Now they are plac't in seuerall roomes , that looke Into this one . Were Chartly 〈◊〉 plac't in seuerall roomes , that looke Into this one . Were Chartly come we had all our company 〈◊〉 roomes , that looke Into this one . Were Chartly come we had all our company . on● Harke , theres one knocks 'tis Chartly on my life ▪ 〈◊〉 Harke , theres one knocks 'tis Chartly on my life ▪ ▪ theres one knocks 'tis Chartly on my life . 〈◊〉 One of you let him in whilst I prepare mee To entertaine his comming 〈◊〉 One of you let him in whilst I prepare mee To entertaine his comming . 〈◊〉 Enter young Chartly . Vsherd in by Sencer . 〈◊〉 Enter young Chartly . Vsherd in by Sencer . 〈◊〉 What ? old acquaintance Luce . Not a word ? Yet some lip labour if thou 〈◊〉 How ? My sonne . 〈◊〉 What sayst thou my sweete wife , 〈◊〉 Chartly . 〈◊〉 In that name wife I claime a poore childs part . 〈◊〉 In that name wife I claime a poore childs part . 〈◊〉 O husband ; How haue you us'd mee ? 〈◊〉 O husband ; How haue you us'd mee ? 〈◊〉 Nay how doe I meane to use the : But as a man Should use his wife . 〈◊〉 Nay how doe I meane to use the : But as a man Should use his wife . 〈◊〉 Nay how doe I meane to use the : But as a man Should use his wife . 〈◊〉 Boyst . 〈◊〉 I hope hee doth not meane to use her so . 〈◊〉 I hope hee doth not meane to use her so . 〈◊〉 Chart . 〈◊〉 My granam is a Witch . 〈◊〉 CHart . 〈◊〉 Nay Luce , sweete wife leaue weeping if thou lou'st 〈◊〉 Nay Luce , sweete wife leaue weeping if thou lou'st mee , 〈◊〉 Nay Luce , sweete wife leaue weeping if thou lou'st mee , 〈◊〉 Luce , sweete wife leaue weeping if thou lou'st mee , 〈◊〉 O can you blame mee , knowing that the fountaine of all these Springs tooke their first head 〈◊〉 fountaine of all these Springs tooke their first head , from you , you know , you too will 〈◊〉 fountaine of all these Springs tooke their first head , from you , you know , you too will know 〈◊〉 their first head , from you , you know , you too will know , not three daies since are past 〈◊〉 you , you know , you too will know , not three daies since are past , since wee were married 〈◊〉 you know , you too will know , not three daies since are past , since wee were married 〈◊〉 Married , I can indure no longer . Boyst●. Boyster. wit●e And though wee wanted witnes vpon earth , Yet Heaven beares record of ●arth And though wee wanted witnes vpon earth , Yet Heaven beares record of our Nuptiall 〈◊〉 Yet Heaven beares record of our Nuptiall Tye , let● Tush , when wee , meete in heaven lets talk of that . Nay come you asse , you foole sc●tch I'le scratch her eyes out first , although I love her 〈◊〉 merry ? I haue made a gull of Grace , and old sir Harry thinks mee a great way off , I tould Holbur● lay a dying , tooke post horse , Rid out of Holburn , turn'd by Islington , So , hither wench 〈◊〉 Why I have too much of Grace already ▪ ▪ Why I have too much of Grace already . i● How is it possible you can loue mee , and goe about 〈◊〉 How is it possible you can loue mee , and goe about to marry another . go● How is it possible you can loue mee , and goe about to marry another . 〈◊〉 Dost thou not know shee's rich ? Why you foole as soone as I haue m●choly but giuing her a dram , or a pill to purge melancholy to make her turne vp her heeles , and then I●o heeles , and then withall that wealth , come I to liue with thee my sweete raskall . li● and then withall that wealth , come I to liue with thee my sweete raskall . mo● Art thou my suiter ? would'st thou marry mee ▪ And thy first wife aliue , then poyson ▪ thou my suiter ? would'st thou marry mo● , And thy first wife aliue , then poyson mee ● shall I say , or thinke , or doe , I am at a Nonplus . p●st Thou canst not properly call mee past grace , for I never inioyd thee yet : I grac● Thou canst not properly call mee past grace , for I never inioyd thee yet : I cannot 〈◊〉 was honestly married to a civill maide , hee perswaded mee to leaue her , I was loath perswa●ed honestly married to a civill maide , hee perswaded mee to leaue her , I was loath at first off●ring first but after intreating , vrging , and offering mee large proffers , I must confesse I was Iu●ifie father Grace . And were he heere I would iustifie it to the old dotards face . dota● were he heere I would iustifie it to the old dotards face . ●rcy Plots , plots . I can but cry you mercy both , Say that I haue done you wrong , hearin● from mine owne father in the countrey , who hearing I had married with Luce . Sends mee word 〈◊〉 daughter , I thinke you haue his hand and seale to show . wri● My hand and seale , when was that letter writ . ▪ scurvy lookes , ile giue you leaue to hang mee . 〈◊〉 No grace at all ? Ch●t. Chart. 〈◊〉 No grace . out-●acing I doe , or what shall I say , there is no out-facing them all Gentlemen , Fathers , wiues , or ●●●ntlemen shall I say , there is no out-facing them all Gentlemen , Fathers , wiues , or what else . I haue 〈◊〉 Fathers , wiues , or what else . I haue wrongd you all . I confesse it that I haue , what would har●● of you beate mee ? So they strike not too harde Ile suffer it , will any of you challenge lik● Enter Sencer and the Wisewoman , Hee like a gentleman ▪ ▪ and the Wisewoman , Hee like a gentleman . Luc● Here is the marriage prou'd twixt Luce and Chartly , witch this was not your promise 〈◊〉 which was to discover vnto you , the wilde vagaryes of this , of this wanton wag pasty , a wil-doates 〈◊〉 wag pasty , a wil-doates I warrant him , and sir Harry that your daughter hath scap't 〈◊〉 pasty , a wil-doates I warrant him , and sir Harry that your daughter hath scap't this thi● sir Harry that your daughter hath scap't this skouring , thanke this gentleman , and then 〈◊〉 Harry that your daughter hath scap't this skouring , thanke this gentleman , and then make t●nke your daughter hath scap't this skouring , thanke this gentleman , and then make of him as 〈◊〉 this gentleman , and then make of him as hee deserues . S●ncer Sencer . thi● There's one gone already , but this is my wife and her ile keepe in spight both 〈◊〉 this is my wife and her ile keepe in spight both of the Devill and his dam . law●ull Not from her lawfull Husband . acce● That is the Gentleman , accept ▪ him Luce . 〈◊〉 And you then like of her , nay ile make it good , 〈◊〉 gentleman married you visarded , you him disguis'd mistaking him for Chartly , which none but lo●d And ere the clamorous and loud noise bee gone , I whisperd to her thus g●ne And ere the clamorous and loud noise bee gone , I whisperd to her thus . mak● Two gone , then wheres the third , this makes mee mad , where is my wife then , for a 〈◊〉 Then see sir , when to all your judgements I see do● all your judgements I see me past grace , doe lay hold of Grace , and heere begin to retyre fo●ige and riot both which , are now to mee meane forige . acq●inted You and I haue bin better acquainted and yet search mee not too farre least you ●nd Father , call mee once againe your sonne , and sir Harry mee your friend : Sencer an hand 〈◊〉 your sonne , and sir Harry mee your friend : Sencer an hand , and mistresse Grace an hart , 〈◊〉 forgiue . Impute my errours to my youth not mee , with Grace I interchange , an imbrace ●art parting busse I wish you all joy , devide my part amongst you , thou my soule . ha● Wee , selfe conceated haue our follyes found : su●ceth man ) I see , I sought to ingrosse what now sufficeth three . Yet each one wife , enough , one 〈◊〉 Nuptiall Feast : Shall serue three Bridalls where , bee thou chiefe guest . 〈◊〉 ; It needes no Apologie ; Only thy name ; Into judicious Readers , doth infuse ; A will 〈◊〉 needes no Apologie ; Only thy name ; Into judicious Readers , doth infuse ; A will : to adde 〈◊〉 Apologie ; Only thy name ; Into judicious Readers , doth infuse ; A will : to adde a Lawrell 〈◊〉 Only thy name ; Into judicious Readers , doth infuse ; A will : to adde a Lawrell to thy 〈◊〉 infuse ; A will : to adde a Lawrell to thy muse ; Was now Maecenae living . How would hee 〈◊〉 : to adde a Lawrell to thy muse ; Was now Maecenae living . How would hee Support thy learned 〈◊〉 muse ; Was now Maecenae living . How would hee Support thy learned wit ? Whose industry S●pport ; Was now Maecenae living . How would hee Support thy learned wit ? Whose industry Hath purchas'd ind●ry would hee Support thy learned wit ? Whose industry Hath purchas'd such a knowing skill ▪ That 〈◊〉 Support thy learned wit ? Whose industry Hath purchas'd such a knowing skill ▪ That those 〈◊〉 Support thy learned wit ? Whose industry Hath purchas'd such a knowing skill ▪ That those Who read 〈◊〉 learned wit ? Whose industry Hath purchas'd such a knowing skill ▪ That those Who read admire 〈◊〉 Whose industry Hath purchas'd such a knowing skill ▪ That those Who read admire thee ; lesse ▪ industry Hath purchas'd such a knowing skill ; That those Who read admire thee ; lesse 〈◊〉 industry Hath purchas'd such a knowing skill ▪ That those Who read admire thee ; lesse some 〈◊〉 Hath purchas'd such a knowing skill ▪ That those Who read admire thee ; lesse some Criticke Critic● That those Who read admire thee ; lesse some Criticke showes His Ignorance in seeking with new 〈◊〉 Who read admire thee ; lesse some Criticke showes His Ignorance in seeking with new songs 〈◊〉 lesse some Criticke showes His Ignorance in seeking with new songs , To gaine the honour ; which 〈◊〉 Criticke showes His Ignorance in seeking with new songs , To gaine the honour ; which to thee so●s showes His Ignorance in seeking with new songs , To gaine the honour ; which to thee belongs 〈◊〉 seeking with new songs , To gaine the honour ; which to thee belongs . But let pale envie belch 〈◊〉 with new songs , To gaine the honour ; which to thee belongs . But let pale envie belch 〈◊〉 songs , To gaine the honour ; which to thee belongs . But let pale envie belch forth all her 〈◊〉 honour ; which to thee belongs . But let pale envie belch forth all her spight Thy Candid fame 〈◊〉 which to thee belongs . But let pale envie belch forth all her spight Thy Candid fame shalt 〈◊〉 to thee belongs . But let pale envie belch forth all her spight Thy Candid fame shalt still 〈◊〉 belongs . But let pale envie belch forth all her spight Thy Candid fame shalt still containe 〈◊〉 . But let pale envie belch forth all her spight Thy Candid fame shalt still containe white 〈◊〉 envie belch forth all her spight Thy Candid fame shalt still containe white Vnspotted , pure 〈◊〉 belch forth all her spight Thy Candid fame shalt still containe white Vnspotted , pure , 〈◊〉 forth all her spight Thy Candid fame shalt still containe white Vnspotted , pure , and faire 〈◊〉 all her spight Thy Candid fame shalt still containe white Vnspotted , pure , and faire , till Vuspotted Thy Candid fame shalt still containe white Vnspotted , pure , and faire , till memory , Be turn'd 〈◊〉 fame shalt still containe white Vnspotted , pure , and faire , till memory , Be turn'd obliuion 〈◊〉 still containe white Vnspotted , pure , and faire , till memory , Be turn'd obliuion , or 〈◊〉 containe white Vnspotted , pure , and faire , till memory , Be turn'd obliuion , or ● Deity 〈◊〉 white Vnspotted , pure , and faire , till memory , Be turn'd obliuion , or ● Deity , Proue obli●on pure , and faire , till memory , Be turn'd obliuion , or ● Deity , Proue mortall ; And when ● faire , till memory , Be turn'd obliuion , or a Deity , Proue mortall ; And when Atropos 〈◊〉 obliuion , or ● Deity , Proue mortall ; And when Atropos , shall doe The fatall office , her belongs 〈◊〉 Deity , Proue mortall ; And when Atropos , shall doe The fatall office , her belongs vnto 〈◊〉 Proue mortall ; And when Atropos , shall doe The fatall office , her belongs vnto ; Apollo 〈◊〉 ; And when Atropos , shall doe The fatall office , her belongs vnto ; Apollo will rebreath r●ath fatall office , her belongs vnto ; Apollo will rebreath a life in thee , In length to equall all 〈◊〉 Elyzian joyes hee will so raise Thy worth where never wither shall 〈◊〉 the bayes Wherewith hee 〈◊〉 raise Thy worth where never wither shall 〈◊〉 the bayes Wherewith hee crownes thee ; So thy 〈◊〉 Wherewith hee crownes thee ; So thy works will show . The Debt , I pay 's no more but what I sno thy works will show . The Debt , I pay 's no more but what I owe .