Chapter 44

_Enter_ Parson, Diana, _and_ Pert _drest in_ Diana’s _Clothes_.

_Dia_. I’ll swear, Mrs. _Pert_, you look very prettily in my Clothes; and since you, Sir, have convinc’d me that this innocent Deceit is not unlawful, I am glad to be the Instrument of advancing Mrs. _Pert_ to a Husband, she already has so just a Claim to.

_Par_. Since she has so firm a Contract, I pronounce it a lawful Marriage--but hark, they are coming sure--

_Dia_. Pull your Hoods down, and keep your Face from the Light. [_Diana runs out_.

_Enter_ Bearjest _and_ Noisey _disordered_.

_Bea_. Madam, I beg your Pardon--I met with a most devilish Adventure; --your Pardon too, Mr. Doctor, for making you wait.--But the business is this, Sir--I have a great mind to lie with this young Gentlewoman to Night, but she swears if I do, the Parson of the Parish shall know it.

_Par_. If I do, Sir, I shall keep Counsel.

_Bea_. _And that’s civil, Sir--Come, lead the way, With such a Guide, the Devil’s in’t if we can go astray_.

[_Exeunt_.