The mistaken husband a comedie, as it is acted by His Majesties servants at the Theatre-Royall
Dryden, John, 1631-1700.
SCEN. I. A Chamber with a Bed in it.
Enter Hazzard, and Underwit with a Pillow under his Cloak. On a Cupboard Plate and Iewels.
Mrs. Man.
SWeet Love, make as much haste home again
As you can.
I shall be sick till I see you again. I'm afraid almost to trust
You out of my sight, your former Voyage runs so in my mind.
Underwit packs the Plate and Iewels into the Pillowbear.
Haz.
I will be back again to night, if possible.
Business must be look'd after Sweet-heart: Once more
Farewell till to morrow.
Here, Sirrah, take this Gold with you.
Gives him a Purse.
Hast thou got all?
Aside.
Vnderw.
Not left a Silver Spoon, nor a Hook to hang
A Napkin at.
Haz.
Away then, make haste, and get aboard the Ship I won at
Gravesend: she rides now by Cuckolds Haven:
Stay there till I come to thee.
Vnderw.
Why, will you not along with me? methinks
It would be very convenient to fly away in that
For fear of a surprise. We have got a handsom
Pittance that will make us live like Princes.
Haz.
'Tis not meer Avarice incites me further; but a Design
Of higher consequence.
Vnderw.
What then, wouldst have the Wench away too?
Haz.
Prithee be not scrutinous, but obedient; give out
That you are bound for the Barbados, and let your
Streamers be display'd, that I may know you.
Vnderw.
But heark you, I must share in the Woman too,
When we come to America.
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Haz.
No more words, but away, lest some of the Servants
Should discover you; Sirrah Iack, make haste after me,
I'le stay at Limehouse for you.
He goes out talking aloud with Underwit.
