re,
That he shall have small cause to give me thanks.
EMBASSADOR.
Is this your answer, then?
WILLIAM.
It is; and so begone.
EMBASSADOR.
I go; but to your cost.
[Exit Embassador.]
WILLIAM.
Demarch, our subjects, earst levied in civil broils,
Muster foorthwith, for to defend the Realm.
In hope whereof, that we shall find you true,
We freely pardon this thy late offence.
DEMARCH.
Most humble thanks I render to your grace.
[Exeunt.]
SCENE III.
Manchester. The Mill.
[Enter the Miller and Valingford.]
MILLER.
Alas, gentleman, why should you trouble your self so much,
considering the imperfections of my daughter, which is able
to with-draw the love of any man from her, as already it
hath done in her first choice. Maister Manville hath
forsaken her, and at Chester shall be married to a mans
daughter of no little wealth. But if my daughter knew so
much, it would go very near her heart, I fear me.
VALINGFORD.
Father miller, such is the entire affection to your daughter,
as no misfortune whatsoever can alter. My fellow Mountney,
thou seest, gave quickly over; but I, by reason of my good
meaning, am not so soon to be changed, although I am borne
off with scorns and denial.
[Enter Em to them.]
MILLER.
Trust me, sir, I know not what to say. My daughter is not
to be compelled by me; but here she comes her self: speak
to her and spare not, for I never was troubled with love
matters so much before.
EM.
[Aside.] Good Lord! shall I never be rid of this importunate
man? Now must I dissemble blindness again. Once more for
thy sake, Manville, thus am I inforced, because I shall
complete my full resolved mind to thee. Father, where are
you?
MILLER.
Here, sweet Em. Answer this gentleman, that would so fayne
enjoy thy love.
EM.
Where are you, sir? will you never leave this idle and vain
pursuit of love? Is not England stord enough to content you,
but you must still trouble the poor contemptible maid of
Manchester?
VALINGFORD.
None can content me but the fair maid of Manchester.
EM.
I perceive love is vainly described, that, being blind
himself, would have you likewise troubled with a bli
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