Fred. I wish
this Lady would think me so modest a Man. Val. She shou'd be sorry
then, and not like you half so well, and I shou'd be loth to break my
Word with you; which was, That if your Friend and mine are agreed, it
shou'd be a Match between you and I. [She gives him her Hand. Fred.
Bear witness, Colonel, 'tis a Bargain. [Kisses her Hand. Blunt. I have
a Pardon to beg too; but adsheartlikins I am so out of Countenance,
that I am a Dog if I can say any thing to purpose. [To Florinda. Flor.
Sir, I heartily forgive you all. Blunt. That's nobly said, sweet Lady-
Belvile, prithee present her her Ring again, for I find I have not
Courage to approach her my self. [Gives him the Ring, he gives it to
Florinda. Enter Boy. Boy. Sir, I have brought the Father that you sent
for. Belv. 'Tis well, and now my dear Florinda, let's fly to compleat
that mighty Joy we have so long wish'd and sigh'd for.- Come, Fred.
you'll follow? Fred. Your Example, Sir, 'twas ever my Ambition in War,
and must be so in Love. Will. And must not I see this juggling Knot
ty'd? Belv. No, thou shalt do us better Service, and be our Guard,
lest Don Pedro's sudden Return interrupt the Ceremony. Will. Content;
I'll secure this Pass. [Ex. Bel. Flor. Fred. and Val. Enter Boy. Boy.
Sir, there's a Lady without wou'd speak to you.
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