_Enter STUKELY, BATES, and DAWSON._

_Stu._ Here's presumptive evidence at least: or if we want more,
why, we must swear more. But all unwillingly: we gain credit by
reluctance. I have told you how to proceed. Beverley must die. We
hunt him in view now, and must not slacken in the chace. 'Tis either
death for Him, or shame and punishment for Us. Think of that, and
remember your instructions. You, Bates, must to the prison
immediately: I would be there but a few minutes before you. And you,
Dawson, must follow in a few minutes after. So here we divide--But
answer me; are you resolved upon this business like men?

_Bates._ Like villains rather--But you may depend upon us.

_Stu._ Like what we are then--You make no answer, Dawson--Compassion,
I suppose, has seized you.

_Daw._ No; I have disclaimed it. My answer is Bates's--You may
depend upon me.

_Stu._ Consider the reward! Riches and security! I have sworn to
divide with you to the last shilling. So here we separate, till we
meet in prison. Remember your instructions, and be men.
[_Exeunt._


SCENE V. _changes to a prison._

_BEVERLEY is discovered sitting. After a short pause, he starts up,