Fred. I knew not that, but o'my Conscience thou
hadst ravisht her, had she not redeem'd her self with a Ring- let's
see't, Blunt. [Blunt shews the Ring. Belv. Hah!- the Ring I gave
Florinda when we exchang'd our Vows!- hark ye, Blunt- [Goes to whisper
to him. Will. No whispering, good Colonel there's a Woman in the case,
no whispering. Belv. Hark ye, Fool, be advis'd, and conceal both the
Ring and the Story, for your Reputation's sake; don't let People know
what despis'd Cullies we English are: to be cheated and abus'd by one
Whore, and another rather bribe thee than be kind to thee, it is an
Infamy to our Nation. Will. Come, come, Where's the Wench? we'll see
her, let her be what she will, we'll see her. Ped. Ay, ay, let us see
her, I can soon discover whether she be of Quality, or for your
Diversion. Blunt. She's in Fred's Custody. Will. Come, come, the Key.
[To Fred. who gives him the Key, they are going. Belv. Death! what
shall I do?- stay, Gentlemen- yet if I hinder 'em, I shall discover
all- hold, let's go one at once- give me the Key. Will. Nay, hold
there, Colonel, I'll go first. Fred. Nay, no Dispute, Ned and I have
the property of her. Will. Damn Property- then we'll draw Cuts. [Belv.
goes to whisper Will. Nay, no Corruption, good Colonel: come, the
longest Sword carries her.
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