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Show 14 The Twin-Rivals. Aur. Then we'll return it without Ranfom\ Tru. But fuppofe. M a d a m , the Prifoner chufe to ftay where it is. Aur. That were to turn Deferter, and you know, Captain, what fuch deferve^ Tru. The Punifhment it undergoes this Moment Shot to Death. Con. Nay, then, 'tis time for m e to put in --- Pray, Sir,1 Have you heard the N e w s of m y Lord Woudbe's Death ? Tru. People mind not the Death of others, Madam, that are expiring themfelves. (To Conftance.) D o you confider, M a d a m , the Penalty of wounding a M a n in the Park? (To AureL • Aur. Hey day ! W h y , Captain, d'ye intend to make a Vigo Bufinefs of it, and break the Boom at once? Sir, if you only rally, pray let m y Coufin have her fhare ; or if you wou'd be particular, pray be more refpectful; not fo much upon the Declaration, I befeech you, Sir. Tru. I have been, fair Creature, a perfect Coward in my Paffion; I have had hard Strugglings with m y fear before I durft engage, and n o w perhaps behave but too defperately. Aur. Sir, I a m very forry you have faid fo much; fori muft punilh you for't, tho' it be contrary to m y Inclination Come, Coufin, will you walk? Con. Servant, Sir. (Exeunt Ladies. Tru. Charming Creature! / muft punifh you for't, tho' be contrary to my Inclination Hope and Defpair in a Breath. But I'll think the beft. (Exit. SCENE changes to Young Wou'dbeV Lodgings. Young Wou'dbe and Mandrake meeting. Y. W. Thou Life and Soul of fecret Dealing?, Welcome.1 Man. My dear Child, blefs thee Who wou'd have imagin'd that I brought this great Rogue into the World? He makes me an old W o m a n , I proteft But adfo, m y Chilc£ I forgot; I'm forry for the lots of your Father, forry at my Heart, poor Man. (Weeps.) Mr. Woudbe, have you got a drop of Brandy in your Clofet ? I an't very well to day. Y. W. That you fha'nt want; but be pleafed to fit m y dear Mother Here, Jack, the Brandy-Bottle Now, M a d am • 1 have occafion to ufe you in dreffing up a handfome Cheat for me. Man. I defie any Chamber-Maid in England to do it bet-ter rrr'I nave dreft up a hundred and Fifty Cheats int immey. |