- Hark- my Door opens- a Light- a Man- and
seems of Quality- arm'd too.- Now shall I die like a Do, without
defence. Enter Antonio in a Night-Gown, with a Light; his Arm in a
Scarf, and a Sword under his Arm: He sets the Candle on the Table.
Ant. Sir, I come to know what Injuries I have done you, that could
provoke you to so mean an Action, as to attack me basely, without
allowing time for my Defence. Belv. Sir, for a Man in my Circumstances
to plead Innocence, would look like Fear- but view me well, and you
will find no marks of a Coward on me, nor any thing that betrays that
Brutality you accuse me of. Ant. In vain, Sir, you impose upon my
Sense, You are not only he who drew on me last Night, But yesterday
before the same House, that of Angelica. Yet there is something in
your Face and Mein- Belv. I own I fought to day in the defence of a
Friend of mine, with whom you (if you're the same) and your Party were
first engag'd. Perhaps you think this Crime enough to kill me, But if
you do, I cannot fear you'll do it basely. Ant. No, Sir, I'll make you
fit for a Defence with this. [Gives him the Sword. Belv. This
Gallantry surprizes me- nor know I how to use this Present, Sir,
against a Man so brave. Ant. You shall not need; For know, I come to
snatch you from a Danger That is decreed against you; Perhaps your
Life, or long Imprisonment: And 'twas with so much Courage you
offended, I cannot see you punisht.
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