Act II, Scene IX

SCELEDRUS, PALAESTRIO.

SCEL. I fear for the thing I have done; my back does so tingle all over.

PAL. Are you not aware that you are done for?

SCEL. Now, indeed, I'm sure she is at home; I am now resolved to watch our door, wheresoever she may be. (Places himself at the door.)

PAL. But, prithee, Sceledrus, how very like the dream she dreamt to what has happened; and how you really did believe that you had seen her kissing. * * * * *

SCEL. And do you suppose that I didn't see her?

PAL. I' faith, I verily believe you'll come to your senses when 'tis too late. If this matter should only reach our master, you certainly are undone.

SCEL. Now, at length, I find out that there was a mist placed before my eyes.

PAL. I' faith, that really has been plain for some time now; as she was here in-doors all the while.

SCEL. Not a word of certainty have I to utter; I did not see her, although I did see her.

PAL. By my troth, through this folly of yours you certainly have nearly ruined us; while you have wished to prove yourself faithful to your master, you have been almost undone. But the door of our next neighbour makes a noise; I'll be silent.