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SCENE III.
A Garden by Moon light.Enter ACANTHE, to Ruffians masqued.
ACANTHE.
You know your charge? give it due action, and expect
Rewards beyond your hopes.
1st RUFFIAN.
If we but eye 'em
They are ours, I warrant you.
2d RUFFIAN.
May we not ask why
We are put upon this?
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Let that command your silence,
[Gives money.
And learn more manners, grooms: 'tis upon the hour
In which they're here expected; when you have 'em
In your power, instantly carry them to the place
Where I appointed, there will I expect you.
Be bold, and vigilant!
[Exit Acanthe.
Enter EUGENIUS and BAPTISTA.
1st RUFFIAN.
These are they!
2d RUFFIAN.
Are you sure?
1st RUFFIAN.
Am I sure I am myself?
2d RUFFIAN.
Seize on him quickly; if he have but means
To draw his sword, 'tis ten to one we smart for't.
[Aside.
EUGENIUS.
I cannot guess
What the Queen's intents are; but her carriage was
As I but now related.
BAPTISTA.
Your assurance
In the constancy of your Lady, is the armour
That must defend you. Where's the picture?
EUGENIUS.
Here; and no way alter'd, I think.
BAPTISTA.
If she be not perfect, there's no truth in art.
EUGENIUS.
By this I hope she hath receiv'd my letters?
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Without question.
EUGENIUS.
—Lend me your ear,
I have somewhat that requires your privacy.
Exeunt Eugenius and Baptista.
1st RUFFIAN.
Now they stand fair!—upon 'em.
[Exeunt.
EUGENIUS.
Villains!
[Behind.
BAPTISTA.
Traitors!
[Behind.
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