Jes.
I'm sorry, thou wilt leave my father so;
Our house is hell, and thou, a merry devil,
Didst rob it of some taste of tediousness;
But fare thee well, there is a ducat for thee.
And Launcelot, soon at supper shalt thou see
Lorenzo, who is thy new master's guest;

Give him this letter, do it secretly,
And so farewel: I would not have my father
See me talk with thee.

Laun.

Adieu; tears exhibit my tongue; most beautiful Pagan, most sweet Jew! if a christian did not play the knave and get thee, I am much deceiv'd; but adieu! these foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit: adieu!

Jes.
Farewel, good Launcelot.
Alack, what heinous sin is it in me,
To be asham'd to be my father's child?
But though I am a daughter to his blood,
I am not to his manners: O Lorenzo,
If thou keep promise, I shall end this strife,
Become a christian, and thy loving wife. [Exit.

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