villainy, that she has told me even you were weary of dissuading
him, though you have once actually hindered him from forcing her.

MASK. I am sorry, my lord, I can't make you an answer; this is an
occasion in which I would not willing be silent.

LORD TOUCH. I know you would excuse him--and I know as well that
you can't.

MASK. Indeed I was in hopes it had been a youthful heat that might
have soon boiled over; but -

LORD TOUCH. Say on.

MASK. I have nothing more to say, my lord; but to express my
concern; for I think his frenzy increases daily.

LORD TOUCH. How! Give me but proof of it, ocular proof, that I may
justify my dealing with him to the world, and share my fortunes.

MASK. O my lord! consider; that is hard. Besides, time may work
upon him. Then, for me to do it! I have professed an everlasting
friendship to him.

LORD TOUCH. He is your friend; and what am I?

MASK. I am answered.

LORD TOUCH. Fear not his displeasure; I will put you out of his,
and fortune's power, and for that thou art scrupulously honest, I