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I'll proceed no farther, if Benito goes: I know his folly will produce some mischief.
But Violetta desir'd me, in her Note, to bring him, on pur∣pose to pass the time with her Woman Beatrix.
That objection is easily remov'd: I'll supply Benito's place; the darkness will prevent discovery, and, for my discourse, I'll imitate
the half Wit, and patch'd breeding of a Valet de Cham∣bre.
But how shall we get rid of him?
Let me alone for that.
Come, Are we ready, Gallants? the Clock's upon the stroke of Eight.
But we have alter'd our resolution: we go another way to night.
I hope you have not broke my Assignation.
Why do you hope so?
Because my reputation is engag'd in't: I'ave stipulated upon my honour that you shall come.
I shall beat you if you follow me. Go, Sirrah, and adjourn to the great looking-glass, and let me hear no more from you till to morrow morning.
Sir, my fidelity, and, if I may be so vain, my discretion may stand you in some stead.
Well, come along then, they are brave Fellows who have challeng'd us, you shall have fighting enough, Sir.
How, Sir, Fighting?
You may scape with the loss of a Leg, or an arm, or some such transitory limb.
No, Sir; I have that absolute obedience to your com∣mands, that I will bridle my courage, and stay at home.
You took the only way to be rid of him. There's the wall: behind yond pane of it we'll set up the Ladder.