s but a child--now I am a man; outraged humanity
calls upon me. At this very moment, perhaps, my uncle is suffering the
extremities of hunger, of misery and despair.--Gracious Heaven, grant
me a composed mind!

_Clerk entering._ My Lord will immediately do himself the honour--
please to be seated, Sir.

_Philip._ I am not fit for conversation: I will walk into the
gallery--you will call me. [Exit.

_Clerk._ A very strange man this!

_Counsellor enters._ Is he gone?

_Clerk._ No, he waits in the gallery.

_Counsellor._ Go to my father, he wants you--I will see after him.

Enter COUNSELLOR and PHILIP.

_Counsellor._ Forgive me, dear Sir--but you know----

_Philip._ May I hope to speak to My Lord now?

_Counsellor._ Immediately--business, you know, sometimes occurs----

_Philip_ [going up to the Chancellor's room door]. My Lord is there, I
presume.

_Chancellor entering._ Your most obedient, Mr. Brook--Chairs, my
son----an unexpected honour indeed!

_Philip._ My Lord, I wish to speak to you in private.

_Chancellor._ Most willingly. [Looks significantly at his son--exit
Counsellor]. What can I do for you?

_Philip._ My Lord, I ask your assistance to save an honest man from
ruin.

_Chancellor._ What assistance? for whom? speak, my dear Sir!

_Philip._ Mr. Drave is the person I mean--whatever you may do for him,
I shall consider as a favour----

_Chancellor._ So, so! Mr. Drave the merchant--But you speak of
ruin--why so?

_Philip._ Of ruin, into which the literal application of the law will
plunge him, if his well-known integrity, and ability to pay gradually,
be not attended to.

_Chancellor._ The law, my dear Sir, must take its course.

_Philip._ Certainly; but remember, it dictates equity.

_Chancellor._ You are a noble young man, of the best intentions: [takes
his hand] I am rejoiced at this opportunity of contracting an
acquaintance with you.

_Philip._ May I hope for Mr. Drave?

_Chancellor._ Give me leave to say, in this case, the unaccountable
disposal of your brother's property, without any authority, cannot be
overlooked.

_Philip._ Mr. Rose was the richest merchant in the city.

_Chancellor._ Yet he has failed.

_Philip._ Drave has given security.

_Chancellor._ Very true; and his property is seized, that your brother
may not lose.

_Philip._ But why is he confined?

_Chancellor._ Not for that; but to prevent farther trouble from his
violence.

_Phi