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The second Scene.
To them Justice Ferret, Mrs. Ferret and Bride.Fer.
A good evening to you neighbour Horten.
Hor.
And to your worship.
M. Fe.
My husband will still be before me, to prevent the amen
of a shrew.
Fer. and Hort. whisper.
Mol.
You are happily met Mistresse Bride.
Rhe.
But 'tis my suddain wonder what accident should guide
her this way.
M. Fe.
These gentlemen are witnesses to the old mans deeds,
as well as my worshipfull husband
Bri.
The fortune of this day hath led me through
Events both strange and dangerous. I hope
As you are Gentlemen that you will make
A faire construction of me, though the vulgar
Borrow discourse and pastime from my act.
Mal.
You are a brave woman. Yet had I opportunity—
Rhe.
She is sure a light heeld wench, and if—
Hor.
With all my heart and welcome.
M. Fe.
Are you making motions now, before I can recover
breath to begin my exordium as my sonne at the University
taught me to say. Neighbour Horten 'tis thus. My selfe and my
husband have this day been eyewitnessesses of strange accidents;
chance upon chance, and fortune upon fortune: one disaster
hath been the cause and cure of another. Now we desire the favour
that we may see your trinkets, knaks and knaveries (pardon
me neighbour I meane no hurt) to delight this melancholick
gentlewoman that hath found and lost, and lost and found a
husband yet no husband—
Hort.
You shall command me: but shee chiefely.
M. Fe.
And shall we see all?
Hort.
All I assure you.
M. Fe.
The great Sea horse what you call that cures women
of the crampe.
What a wanton tempting eye she hath?
Rhe.
I will attempt her.
Hor.
A handsome lasse. I must have her home and give her a
philter.
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