GENTLEMAN.

The Princesses, Sir, in Friendship, will you to quit the City instantly; for although you have well deserv'd the Friendship, Praise, and Love of Ferdinand, yet such is his Condition, that he misconstrues all, that you have done, and weighs your Virtues in an envious Ballance.—Your cruel Brother too attempts your Life by secret Means.—Speed quickly from the City.— A Moment's Dalliance may be dangerous.

VINCENTIO.
Bear to the Princesses my gentlest Thanks,
And say I am in humble Duty bound
To bless them ever.—Pray you, Sir, inform me
Which of the two is Daughter to the Duke.

GENTLEMAN.

The Shorter:—The other's Daughter to Lord Frederick, and here detain'd by her usurping Uncle to keep the Princess Company. She stands fair in all Men's Love, both for her Father's Virtues, and

her own. 'Tis thought the Duke has conceiv'd a Hatred against her, which will not long lie smother'd. Farewel, Sir; your Affairs forbid a longer Conference.—If ever we meet hereafter, I shall desire more Love and Knowledge of you.

VINCENTIO.

I rest much bounden to you, Sir.—Farewel.