has been deceived, undone; and she, and her whole family, involved in
shame and sorrow by his perfidy.

BARON. Are you sure the Butler said this?

AMELIA. See him and ask him. He knows the whole of story, indeed he
does; the names of the persons, and every circumstance.

BARON. Desire he may be sent to me.

AMELIA [goes to the door and calls]. Order old Verdun to come to the
Baron directly.

BARON. I know tale-bearers are apt to be erroneous. I'll hear from
himself, the account you speak of.

AMELIA. I believe it is in verse.

BARON. [angry]. In verse!

AMELIA. But, then, indeed it's true.

Enter BUTLER.

AMELIA. Verdun, pray have not you some true poetry?

BUTLER. All my poetry is true--and so far, better than some people's
prose.

BARON. But I want prose on this occasion, and command you to give me