_Betty_; withal my heart replied Mr. _Brightwel_, (for that was the
Steward's Name) and then he drank to the Gentleman, remembring all their
Friends in _Bedfordshire_, especially at _Hargrave_. All these Passages the
Bawd, who waited for one to come to her, in the next Room, heard
distinctly, and took especial Notice of them; determining in herself to
make some use of them: For she had a very great mind to be fingering of the
fifty Guineas, and was laying a Plot how to come at them. And since the Man
of Quality that was to meet her fail'd, she was resolv'd not to spend her
time altogether idly. And therefore having Paid for the Pint of Wine she
had call'd for, she attended the two Gentlemens motion; and finding they
were ready to go (she having taken a distinct view of them thro' a hole in
the wall) went out first herself, and waited in a convenient place for
their coming out, which was soon after. When they were parted, one going
towards _Long Lane_, and the other through St. _Bartholomews Hospital_, the
Bawd made it her Business to wait upon the Ladies Steward, who had the
Fifty Guinea's (which was the Prize she aim'd at) she takes an opportunity
of getting before him, and then meeting him in _Long-Lane_: And just as she
came at him, making a stand, I think, Sir, said she to him I shou'd know
you: If I been't mistaken, your'e a _Bedfordshire_ Man: I am so, Madam,
says the Steward: Then Sir, says she, I presume your Name's _Brightwell_.
Yes, Madam, said he, it is so; but I don't know you: No, Sir, says she, I
believe you have forgot me; but my Name's _Pierpoint_: _Brightwel_ hearing
her say so, was a little surpriz'd, and started: How Madam, said he,
_Pierpoint_! Yes Sir, says she, you han't forgot _Pierpoint_ of _Hargrave_,
I suppose; I have some small Estate there still: Madam says he, I am very
glad to see you; It is not an hour ago since I was Drinking your Health: I
hope your good Daughter's very well: She's very well at your Service, Sir,
replyed the old Crone; and I hope, Sir, you'l do me the honour to go and
see her: I'll wait upon you another time, Madam, said he, but I an't in a
condition to wait upon a young Lady now; O you are very well, reply'd she;