_Phil._ I saw you at the masquerade act such a one to perfection. Go, and put on that very habit, and come to our house as Sir Geoffry. There is not one there but myself knows his person; I was born in the parish where he is Lord of the Manor. I have seen him often and often at church in the country. Do not hesitate, but come hither; they will think you bring a certain security against Mr. Myrtle, and you bring Mr. Myrtle. Leave the rest to me; I leave this with you, and expect--They don't, I told you, know you; they think you out of town, which you had as good be for ever, if you lose this opportunity--I must be gone; I know I am wanted at home. _Myrt._ My dear Phillis! [_Catches and kisses her, and gives her money._ _Phil._ O fie! my kisses are not my own; you have committed violence; but I'll carry 'em to the right owner. [TOM _kisses her._]--Come, see me downstairs [_To_ TOM.], and leave the lover to think of his last game for the prize. [_Exeunt_ TOM _and_ PHILLIS. _Myrt._ I think I will instantly attempt this wild expedient. The extravagance of it will make me less suspected, and it will give me opportunity to assert my own right to Lucinda, without whom I cannot live. But I am so mortified at this conduct of mine towards poor Bevil. He must think meanly of me--I know not how to reassume myself, and be in spirit enough for such an adventure as this; yet I must attempt it, if it be only to be near Lucinda under her present perplexities; and sure---- The next delight to transport, with the fair, Is to relieve her in her hours of care. [_Exit._ ACT THE FIFTH. SCENE I.--SEALAND'S _House._ _Enter_ PHILLIS, _with lights, before_ MYRTLE, _disguised like old_ SIR GEOFFRY; _supported by_ MRS. SEALAND, LUCINDA, _and_ CIMBERTON. _Mrs. Seal._ Now I have seen you thus far, Sir Geoffry, will you excuse me a moment while I give my necessary orders for your accommodation? [_Exit_ MRS. SEAL. _Myrt._ I have not seen you, cousin Cimberton, since you were ten years old; and as it is incumbent on you to keep up our name and family, I shall, upon very reasonable terms, join with you in a settlement to that purpose. Though I must tell you, cousin, this is the first merchant that has married into our house. _Luc._ Deuce on 'em! am I a merchant because my father is? [_Aside._ _Myrt._ But is he directly a trader at this time? _Cimb._ There's no hiding the disgrace, sir; he trades to all parts of the world. _Myrt._ We never had one of our family before who descended from persons that did anything. _Cimb._ Sir, since it is a girl that they have, I am, for the honour of my family, willing to take it in again, and to sink her into our name, and no harm done. _Myrt._ 'Tis prudently and generously resolved--Is this the young thing? _Cimb._ Yes, sir. _Phil._ Good madam, don't be out of humour, but let them run to the utmost of their extravagance.--Hear them out. [_To_ LUC. _Myrt._ Can't I see her nearer? My eyes are but weak.