way; when hearing my case, Sir Richard Rantum mentioned you; he said, he was sure you would permit me to remain at your house for a few days, and offered me a recommendation. Col. And there's likely to be a brat in the caseAnd the girl's friends are in business-I'll tell you what will be the consequence then-They will be for going to law with you for a maintenance-but no matter, I'll take the affair in hand for you-make me your solicitor; and, if you are obliged to pay for a single spoonful of pap, I'll be content to father all the children in the Foundling Hospital. Har. You are very kind, Sir. 681 Col. But hold-hark you-you say there's money to be had-suppose you were to marry the wench? Har. Do you think, Sir, that would be so right after what has happened? Besides, there's a stronger objection-To tell you the truth, I am honourably in love in another place. Col. Oh! you are. 689 Har. Yes, Sir, but there are obstacles-A father -In short, Sir, the mistress of my heart lives in this very county, which makes even my present situation a little irksome. Col. In this county! Zounds! Then I am sure I am acquainted with her, and the first letter of her name is Har. Excuse me, Sir, I have some particular rea sons Col. But look who comes yonder-Ha! ha! ha! My son picking his steps like a dancing-master. Pr'ythee, Harman, go into the house, and let my wife and daughter know we are come, while I go and have some sport with him: they will introduce you to Sir John Flowerdale. Har. Then, Sir, I'll take the liberty Col. But d'ye hear, I must have a little more discourse with you about this girl; perhaps she's a neighbour of mine, and I may be of service to you. Har. Well, remember, Colonel, I shall try your friendship. 710 AIR. Indulgent pow'rs, if ever For titles, wealth, and honours, Let her I love be mine. SCENE XII. Colonel OLDBOY, Mr. JESSAMY, and several Servants. Col. Why, Zounds! one would think you had never put your feet to the ground before; you make as D much work about walking a quarter of a mile, as if you had gone a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. 722 Mr. Jes. Colonel, you have used me extremely ill, to drag me through the dirty roads in this manner; you told me the way was all over a bowling-green; only see what a condition I am in! Col. Why, how did I know the is that m my fault the roads were dirty & Besides, we mistook the way Zounds, man, your legs will be never the worse when they are brushed a little. 7301 Mr. Jes. Antoine! have you sent La Roque for the shoes and stockings? Give me the glass out of your pocket-not a dust of powder left in my hair, and the frissure as flat as the fore-top of an attorney's clerk -get your comb and pomatum; you must borrow some powder; I suppose there's such a thing as a dressing-room in the house? Col. Ay, and a cellar too, I hope, for I want a glass of wine cursedly-but hold! hold! Frank, where are you going? Stay, and pay your devoirs here, if you please; I see there's somebody coming out to welcome us. 742 SCENE XIII.A val Colonel OLDBOY, Mr. JESSAMY, LIONEL, DIANA, Lion. Colonel, your most obedient; Sir John is walking with my Lady in the garden, and has com. missioned me to receive you. i Col. Mr. Lionel, I am heartily glad to see youcome here, Frank-this is my son, Sir. Lion. Sir, I am exceeding proud to Mr. Jes. Can't you get the powder then 10 749 Col. Miss Clary, my little Miss Clary-give me a dear- -as handsome as an angel, by heavenswhy don't you come here? this is Miss Flowerdale. kiss, my c Frank, Dian. Oh Heavens, Clarissa! Just as I said, that impudent devil is come here with my father. Mr. Jes. Had'nt we better go into the house? AIR 7 To be made in such a pickle! es Will you please to lead the way, Sir? No, but if you please, you may, Sir, For precedence none will stickle. Col. 2 Dianb Brother, no politeness? Bless me! grimos y Will you not your hand bestow? Lead the Lady. 760 SAT Clar. Col. Now, Sir, I precede you. Beset, tormented, Each hope prevented: i sem a boy ɔvəd None but the brave deserve the fair. C Loved I got A. 5 Lovers must ill usage bear Oh adverse stars! oh fate severe! None but the brave deserve the fair.gall A Hall in Sir John FLOWERDALE's House, with the View of a grand Stair-case, through an Arch. On either side of the Stair-case below, two Doors, leading from different Apartments. ༡༣། LIONEL enters, followed by JENNY. Jenny WELL, but Mr. Lionel, consider, pray consider now how can n you be so prodigious undiscreet as you are, walking about the hall here, while the gentlefolks are within in the parlour! Don't you think they'll wonder at your getting up so soon after dinher, and before any of the rest of the company? Lion. For Heaven's sake, Jenny, don't speak to me: I neither know where I ing; I am the most wretches m, nor what I am do kind. and miserable of man ΙΟ |