_Fail_. He shall be hanged, ere he shall get her. Thus far I have dogged them, and this way I am sure they must pass, ere they come to the house. The rogue had got the old dog-trick of a statesman; to fish things out of wiser heads than his own, and never so much as to take notice of him that gave the counsel-- _Enter ISABELLA and BURR again_. Now, if I can but give her the hint without his knowledge!--Madam--my lady Constance! _Isa_. What voice is that? _Fail_. A word in private, or you are undone--Pray step aside. _Burr._ Where are you, madam? _Isa_. Immediately, Sir Timorous. _Fail_. You are mistaken, madam; 'tis not Sir Timorous, but Burr in his clothes; he has stripped the knight, gagged him, and locked him up. _Isa_. Failer? _Fail_. The same. I could not but prevent your unhappiness, though I hazard my person in the discovery, I vow to gad, madam. _Burr_. Who's that talks to you, my lady Constance? _Isa_. A maid of my acquaintance, that's come to take her leave of me before I marry; the poor soul does so pity me. _Burr_. How will that maid lie, thinking of you and me to-night! _Isa_. Has he the key about him? [_To FAILER_. _Fail_. I think so, madam. _Isa_. Could not you possibly pick his pocket, and give me the key? then let me alone to release Sir Timorous; and you shall be witness of the wedding. _Fail_. Egad, you want your cousin Isabella's wit to bring that to pass, madam. _Isa_. I warrant you, my own wit will serve to fool Burr--and you too, or I am much deceived. [_Aside_. _Fail_. I am a little apprehensive of the rascal's fingers, since I felt them last; and yet my fear has not power to resist the sweet temptation of revenge; I vow to gad I'll try, madam. _Isa_. Never fear; let me alone to keep him busy. _Burr_. Come, madam, and let me take off these tasteless kisses the maid gave you; may we not join lips before we are married? _Isa_. No; fie, Sir Timorous. [_They struggle a little, and in that time FAILER picks his pocket of the key_. _Fail_. I have it--here it is--now, shift for yourself, as I'll do; I'll wait you in the alley. [_Exit_. _Isa_. Sir Timorous, pray go into my chamber, and make no noise till I return; I'll but fetch the little man of God, and follow you in a twinkling. _Burr_. There's no light, I hope? _Isa_. Not a spark. _Burr_. For to light me to the mark-- [_Exit_. _Isa_. What a scowering have I 'scaped to-night! Fortune, 'tis thou hast been ingenious for me! Allons, Isabella! Courage! now to deliver my knight from the enchanted castle. [_Exit_. _Enter LOVEBY, led by SETSTONE, antickly habited; with a torch in one hand, and a wand in the other_. _Lov_. What art thou, that hast led me this long hour through lanes and alleys, and blind passages? _Set_. I am thy genius; and conduct thee to wealth, fame, and honour; what thou comest to do, do boldly; fear not; with this rod I charm thee; and neither elf nor goblin now can harm thee.