Juan. But no harm done, nor ever meant, Don

Michael,

That came to my ears yet; ask him a question,

He blushes like a girl, and answers little,

To the point less;

I never yet heard certainly

Of any gentleman that saw him angry.

Per. Preserve him, he'll conclude a peace if need be;

Many as stout as he will go along with us,

That swear as valiantly as heart can wish.

Their mouths charg'd with six oaths at once, and whole ones,

That make the drunken Dutch creep into mole-hills. Juan. "Tis true, such we must look for: but, Michael Perez,

When heard you of Donna Margarita, the great heiress?

Per. I hear every hour of her, tho' I ne'er saw her; She is the main discourse: noble Don Juan de Castro, How happy were that man could catch this wench up, And live at ease! She's fair and young, and wealthy, Infinite wealthy, and as gracious too

In all her entertainments, as men report.

Juan. But she is proud, sir, that I own for certain, And that comes seldom without wantonness;

He, that shall marry her, must have a rare hand.
Per. Wou'd I were married, I wou'd find that wis-
dom

With a light reign to rule my wife. If e'er woman
Of the most subtle mould went beyond me,

I'd give boys leave to hoot me out o'the parish.

Enter VASCO.

Vasco. Sir, there be two gentlewomen attend to speak with you.

Juan. Wait on them in.

Per. Are they two handsome women?

Vasco. They seem so, very handsome; but they're veil'd, sir.

Per. Thou put'st sugar in my mouth; how it melts

with me!

I love a sweet young wench.

Juan. Wait on them in, I say.

Per. Don Juan.

[Exit VASCO.

Juan. How you itch, Michael! how you burnish! Will not this soldier's heat out of your bones yet? Do your eyes glow now?

Per. There be two.

Juan. Say honest, what shame have you then?
Per. I wou'd fain see that;

I've been in the Indies twice, and have seen strange things,

But for two honest women ;- -one I read of once. Juan. Pr'ythee, be modest.

Per. I'll be any thing.

Enter Vasco, DONNA CLARA, and ESTIFANIA, veiled.

Juan. You're welcome, ladies.

Per. Both hooded! I like 'em well though;
They come not for advice in law, sure, hither:
They're very modest; 'tis a fine preludium.
Juan. With me, or with this gentleman, wou'd
you speak, lady?

Cla. With you, sir, as I guess, Juan de Castro.
Per. Her curtain opens; she is a pretty gentle-

woman.

Juan. I am the man, and shall be bound to fortune,

I may do

any service to your beauties.

Cla. Captain, I hear you're marching down to Flanders,

To serve the Catholic King.

Juan. I am, sweet lady.

Cla. I have a kinsman, and a noble friend, Employ'd in those wars; may be, sir, you know him,

Don Campusano, captain of Carbines,

To whom I would request your nobleness,
To give this poor remembrance.

Juan. I shall do it;

[Gives a Letter.

I know the gentleman, a most worthy captain.
Cla. Something in private.

Juan. Step aside: I'll serve thee.

[Exeunt JUAN and CLARA.

Per. Pr'ythee, let me see thy face.

Estif. Sir, you must pardon me;

Women of our sort, that maintain fair memories,
And keep suspect off from their chastities,

Had need wear thicker veils.

Per. I am no blaster of a lady's beauty,

Nor bold intruder on her special favours,
I know how tender reputation is,

And with what guards it ought to be preserv'd.
Lady, you may to me.

Estif. You must excuse, signior; I come

Not here to sell myself.

Per. As I'm a gentleman, by the honour of a soldier.

Estif. I believe you.

I pray be civil; I believe you'd see me,

And, when you've seen me, I believe you'll like me,
But in a strange place, to a stranger too;

As if I came on purpose to betray you,
Indeed I will not.

Per. I shall love you dearly,

And 'tis a sin to fling away affection;
I have no mistress, no desire to honour
Any but you.-

I know not, you have struck me with your modesty,
That you have taken from me

All the desire I might bestow on others.-
Quickly before they come.

Estif. Indeed, I dare not;

But since I see you are so desirous, sir,
To view a poor face that can merit nothing
But your repentance-

Per. It must needs be excellent.

Estif. And with what honesty you ask it of me,
When I am gone let your man follow me,
And view what house I enter, thither come;
For there I dare be bold to appear open:
As I like your virtuous carriage, then

Enter JUAN and CLARA.

I shall be able to give welcome to you.

She 'th done her business; I must take my leave, sir. Per. I'll kiss your fair white hand, and thank you,

lady.

My man shall wait, and I shall be your servant;
Sirrah, come mear, hark.

[PEREZ whispers VASCO. Juan. You will command me more services?

Cla. To be careful of your noble health, dear sir, That I may ever honour you.

Juan. I thank you,

And kiss your hands. there.

Wait on the ladies down

Vasco. I'll do it faithfully. [Erit-LADIES follow.
Per. You had the honour to see the face that came

to you?

Juan. And 'twas a fair one; what was yours, Don
Michael?

Per. Mine was i'th'eclipse, and had a cloud drawn
over it.

But I believe well, and I hope 'tis handsome.

She had a hand would stir a holy hermit.

Juan. You know none of them?

Per. No.

Juan. Then I do, Captain.

But I'll say nothing till I see the proof on't;
Sit close, Don Perez, or your worship's caught.
Per. Were those she brought love letters?

Juan. A packet to a kinsman now in Flanders;
Yours was very modest methought.

Per. Some young unmanag'd thing;

But I may live to see.

Juan. 'Tis worth experience;

Let's walk abroad and view our companies. [Exeunt.

SCENE II,

A Street.

Enter ESTIFANIA, who walks across the Stage, and exit.

Enter VASCO.

Vasco. "Tis this or that house, or I've lost my aim; They're both fair buildings,—she walk'd plaguy fast.

Enter ESTIFANIA; she courtesies, and exit.
And hereabouts I lost her; stay, that's she,
"Tis very sheshe makes me a low court'sy;
Ma'am, your most obedient humble servant.
Let me note the place, the street I well remember.

[Exit.

SCENE III.

A Chamber in MARGARITA's Country House.

Enter VICTORIA and ISABEL.

Vict. What shou'd it mean, that in such haste we're sent for?