[Going out he stays her. Will. Nay, if we part so, let me
die like a Bird upon a Bough, at the Sheriff's Charge. By Heaven, both
the Indies shall not buy thee from me. I adore thy Humour and will
marry thee, and we are so of one Humour, it must be a Bargain- give me
thy Hand- [Kisses her hand. And now let the blind ones (Love and
Fortune) do their worst. Hell. Why, God-a-mercy, Captain! Will. But
harkye- The Bargain is now made; but is it not fit we should know each
other's Names? That when we have Reason to curse one another
hereafter, and People ask me who 'tis I give to the Devil, I may at
least be able to tell what Family you came of. Hell. Good reason,
Captain; and where I have cause, (as I doubt not but I shall have
plentiful) that I may know at whom to throw my- Blessings- I beseech
ye your Name. Will. I am call'd Robert the Constant. Hell. A very fine
Name! pray was it your Faulkner or Butler that christen'd you? Do they
not use to whistle when then call you? Will. I hope you have a better,
that a Man may name without crossing himself, you are so merry with
mine. Hell. I am call'd Hellena the Inconstant. Enter Pedro, Belvile,
Florinda, Fred. Valeria. Ped. Hah! Hellena! Flor. Hellena! Hell. The
very same- hah my Brother! now, Captain, shew your Love and Courage;
stand to your Arms, and defend me bravely, or I am lost for ever.
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