n as ever her devotion's over.
Methinks these nuns divide their time most admirably; from love to
prayers, from prayers to love; that is, just so much sin, just so much
godliness.

_Asca._ Then I can claim that sister's love by merit. Half man, half
boy; for her half flesh, half spirit. [_Exeunt._

SCENE II.--_A Street._

AURELIAN _and_ CAMILLO.

_Aur._ I'll proceed no farther, if Benito goes: I know his folly will
produce some mischief.

_Cam._ But Violetta desired me, in her note, to bring him, on purpose
to pass the time with her woman, Beatrix.

_Aur._ That objection's easily removed: I'll supply Benito's place;
the darkness will prevent discovery; and, for my discourse, I'll
imitate the half wit and patched breeding of a _valet de chambre._

_Cam._ But how shall we get rid of him?

_Aur._ Let me alone for that.

_Enter_ BENITO.

_Ben._ Come, are we ready, gallants? The clock's upon the stroke of
eight.

_Aur._ But we have altered our resolution; we go another way to-night.

_Ben._ I hope you have not broke my assignation?

_Aur._ Why do you hope so?

_Ben._ Because my reputation is engaged in't: I've stipulated, upon
mine honour, that you shall come.

_Aur._ I shall beat you, if you follow me. Go, sirrah, and adjourn to
the great looking-glass, and let me hear no more from you till
to-morrow morning.

_Ben._ Sir, my fidelity, and, if I may be so vain, my discretion, may
stand you in some stead.

_Aur._ Well, come along then; they are brave fellows, who have
challenged us; you shall have fighting enough, sir.

_Ben._ How, sir, fighting?

_Aur._ You may escape with the loss of a leg, or an arm, or some such
transitory limb.

_Ben._ No, sir; I have that absolute obedience to your commands, that
I will bridle my courage, and stay at home. [_Exit._

_Cam._ You took the only way to be rid of him. There's the wall;
behind yon pane of it we'll set up the ladder. [_Exeunt._

SCENE III.--_A Night-piece of a Garden._

_Enter_ LAURA _and_ VIOLETTA.

_Vio._ Remember your waiting-woman's part, Laura.

_Lau._ I warrant you, I'll wait on you by night, as well as I governed
you by day.

_Vio._ Hark, I hear footsteps; and now, methinks, I see something
approaching us.

_Lau._ They are certainly the men whom we expect.

_Enter_ AURELIAN _and_ CAMILLO.

_Cam._ I hear womens' voices.

_Aur._ We are right, I warrant you.

_Cam._