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SCENE I.

Pamphilus, Philena.
Phi.
So now Sir my humble thanks
For the honour y'a pleas'd to do me.

Pam.
Nay Lady, I'll
Wayt upon you in, that's certain, I'm not
So coursly bred, nor so ill mannerd.

Phi.
I should be at least Sir, to trouble you farther—and
Engage your courtesie so much.

Pam.
No trouble in the world,
tis pleasure to me rather.

Phi.
Pray Sir excuse me, I am presently
To go forth again on visit.

Pam.
Why I'll accompany you,
And wait upon you thither too.

Phi.
By no means Sir, 'tis to a friend of mine
Y'are not acquainted with, besides I have
Some businesse—

Pam.
Nay an't be to a friend of yours

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I must needs
Be acquainted with them, being so much your servant as I am,
And for your business, my presence
Shall no ways hinder its dispatch.

Phi.
Now I think on't too, I must visit by the way
A friend of mine there lately brought abed,—
Won't that shake him off?

[aside.]
Pam.
I'll wait upon you thither too. I
Am the welcom'st man amongst the Gossips,
You won't think how they love my Company.

Phi.
Tis a sign I'm none then,—no getting rid of him!
Oh see in happy Time Flamette here.