s be false
To a master, though unjust, will ne'er be true
To any other. Look not for reward,
Or favour from me; I will shun thy sight,
As I would do a basilisk's.
_Greedy._ I'll commit him,
If you'll have me, sir.
_Wellb._ Not a word,
But instantly be gone.
[_Exit_ Marall.
_Lov._ Here is a precedent to teach wicked men;
That when they leave religion, and turn atheists,
Their own abilities leave them. Pray you take comfort,
I will endeavour you shall be his guardians
In his distraction: and for your land, Mr. Wellborn,
Be it good or ill in law, I'll be an umpire
Between you, and this the undoubted heir
Of Sir Giles Overreach: for me, here's the anchor
That I must fix on.
[_Takes_ Lady Allworth's _hand_.
_Allw._ What you shall determine,
My lord, I will allow of.
_Wellb._ It is a time of action; if your lordship
Will please to confer a company upon me
In your command, I doubt not, in my service,
To my king and country, but I shall do something
That may make me right again.
_Lov._ Your suit is granted,
And you lov'd for the motion.
_Wellb._ Nothing wants then
[_To the Audience._
But your allowance--and, in that, our all
Is comprehended; it being known, nor we,
Nor even the comedy itself is free,
Without your manumission. That
Obtain'd,
Our utmost wish we hold, and from the store
Of ancient wit, produce one genius more;
While honest Massinger himself, to night
Shall teach our modern witlings how to write.
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