[_To Bates._

_Bates._ I did; his steward, Jarvis, saw him too.

_Stu._ And shall attest it. Here's matter to work upon. An unwilling
evidence carries weight with him. Something of my design I have
hinted t'you before. Beverley must be the author of this murder; and
We the parties to convict him. But how to proceed, will require time
and thought--Come along with Me; the room within is fitter for
privacy. But no compassion, Sir--(_To Dawson_) We want leisure
for't--This way.
[_Exeunt._


SCENE II. _changes to _BEVERLEY'S_ lodgings_.

_Enter Mrs. BEVERLEY, and CHARLOTTE._

_Mrs. Bev._ No news of Lewson yet?

_Char._ None. He went out early, and knows not what has happened.

_Mrs. Bev._ The clock strikes eight--I'll wait no longer.

_Char._ Stay but till Jarvis comes. He has sent twice to stop us
till we see him.

_Mrs. Bev._ I have no life in this separation. O! what a night was
last night! I would not pass another such, to purchase worlds by it.
My poor Beverley too! What must He have felt!--The very thought