+Por.+ If once my brother be set down to write, I may securely reckon one hour mine; For he is so extravagantly jealous, That he distrusts the sense of his own words, And will weigh a subscription to a scruple, Lest he should wrong his family by his style: Therefore, I'll serve myself of[51] this occasion To see Octavio, and to let him know That all our hopes are ready to expire, Unless he finds some prompt expedient For our relief. +Cam.+ Pray, how and where d' you hope to speak with him? +Por.+ At his own house, where he lies yet conceal'd: 'Tis not far off, and I will venture thither. +Cam.+ D' you know the way? +Por.+ Not very well; but Flora's a good guide. _Enter +Flora+ hastily._ +Flo.+ O madam! he's coming already. +Por.+ Ah, spiteful destiny! Come, let's retire Into my chamber, cousin. [_Exeunt +Porcia+ and +Camilla+._ _Enter +Don Henrique+ and +Ernesto+._ +Don H.+ If you desire to see her, friend, you may. +Ern.+ I should be glad to acquaint my master, sir, That I have had the honour to see his bride. +Don H.+ Where's your lady, Flora? +Flo.+ She's in her chamber, sir. +Don H.+ Tell her, Antonio's man attends her here, To do his duty to her ere he goes. [_Exit +Flora+._ Stay here: you'll find her with a kinswoman, In her home dress without a veil; but you Are privileg'd by your relation for this access: I'll go despatch my letter. [_Exit +Henrique+._ _Enter +Camilla+, +Porcia+, and +Flora+. +Ernesto+ addresses himself to +Camilla+, seeing her without a veil._ +Ern.+ Madam, I have been bold to beg the honour Of seeing your ladyship, to make myself More welcome to my lord at my return. +Por.+ A rare mistake! further it, dear Camilla! Who knows what good this error may produce? [_Aside._ +Cam.+ Friend, in what state left you your lord and mine? +Ern.+ As happy as the hopes of being yours Could make him, madam. +Cam.+ I would the master were as easily deceiv'd. [_Aside._ I pray present my humble service to him; And let him know that I am very glad He has pass'd his journey so successfully-- Give him the letter, Flora.[52] Farewell, friend. [_Exeunt +Camilla+, +Porcia+, and +Flora+._