BARON [confused]. Perhaps he did.

COUNT. And was merry with his friends; and his friends as fond of him
as ever?

BARON. Perhaps [confused]--perhaps they were.

COUNT. And perhaps he now and then took upon him to lecture young men
for their gallantries?

BARON. Perhaps he did.

COUNT. Why, then, after all, Baron, your villain is a mighty good,
prudent, honest fellow; and I have no objection to your giving me that
name.

BARON. But do you not think of some atonement to the unfortunate girl?

COUNT. Did _your_ villain atone?

BARON. No: when his reason was matured, he wished to make some
recompense; but his endeavours were too late.

COUNT. I will follow his example, and wait till my reason is matured,
before I think myself competent to determine what to do.

BARON. And 'till that time I defer your marriage with my daughter.

COUNT. Would you delay her happiness so long? Why, my dear Baron,