DUKE.

You tell me Miracles indeed Vincentio: That this Youth shou'd promise Things so strange, nay, almost beyond the Reach of Possibility, excites my Wonder more, than my Belief.

VINCENTIO.

As I do live, most honour'd Sir, 'tis true; I must confess I have as little Credit in such Stories as your Highness; but there is something so extraordinary in the Youth, that when your Highness sees him, your Prejudice will fall away insensibly, and you will find yourself oblig'd to listen to him.

DUKE.

I doubt 'tis some Device; he dare not meet you.

VINCENTIO.

If he lives, I do not fear his coming.

DUKE.

Well, sit you down, and once more rest assur'd I hold that Hour the happiest of my Life that brought you to the Forest.

VINCENTIO.

And believe me Sir, I have more Pleasure to serve you in this most humble State, than in the Court of haughty Ferdinand.

DUKE.

I thank you; thy Father was a noble, honest Man, and one I lov'd, and honour'd; I rejoice to find he has a Son so worthy.

VINCENTIO.

My Lord, the Youth is here.