SCENE II.--_The Principal Room in the_ Wise-woman’s _House, leading

to several small rooms, all of which look into it_.

_Enter the_ Wise-woman, Sencer _as a_ Serving-man, Luce _and her_ Father, _and 2nd_ Luce _in_ Boy’s _clothes_.

Wise-woman. But will Sir Harry come?

Sencer. Presume he will, And Chartley too.

Luce’s Father. I’ll have the knave by the ears.

Luce. Nay, patience, sir; leave your revenge to me.

_Enter_ Boyster.

Boyster. Grannam, I am come according to promise.

Wise-woman. And welcome to the best hole that I have in Hogsdon.

Boyster. Good even.

Luce. Thanks, sir, a good even may it prove, That each may reap the fruits of their own love!

2nd Luce. That shall be my prayer too.

Boyster. Come, what shall’s do?

Wise-woman. Withdraw; I’ll place you all in several rooms, Where sit, see, but say nothing.

[_They withdraw. Exeunt_ Wise-woman _and 2nd_ Luce.

_Enter_ Taber, _ushering_ Gratiana.

Taber. Here, sweet mistress; I know the place well ever since I was here to know my fortune.

Gratiana. Call me some half an hour hence.

[_Exit_ Taber.

_Re-enter the_ Wise-woman _and 2nd_ Luce.

Wise-woman. Your ladyship is most lovingly welcome. A low stool for the gentlewoman, boy. I made bold to send to you to take view of such a piece of work as I presume you have seldom seen the like.

Gratiana. Of whose doing, I pray?

Wise-woman. A friend of yours and mine. Please you withdraw, I’ll bring you to’t.

2nd Luce. Mistress!

Wise-woman. One calls, sweet lady; I shall do you wrong, But pray you think my little stay not long.

[Gratiana _withdraws, exeunt the others_.