Save as the means to help me in my tasks,
Than though she only could her sampler sew
Yet she reads Latin like a master, and
In Greek bids fair to be a Lizzy Carter.
If she but knew I was detained--


BELCOUR.
A note
Would tell her this. Write one, and I will send it.
Here's paper, pencil--
[_Taking them from his pocket, OLNEY writes._

OLNEY.
I shall trouble you.


BELCOUR.
No trouble in the least. Now, hurry on.
The court-room will be filled. I'll send the note--
_[Exit OLNEY._

Or bear it, rather. She shall see me, too
Before she has the letter from my hand.
A proud, ungrateful girl:--reject my love!
[_Turns to go out_.

_Enter_ CAPTAIN PAWLETT

PAWLETT