FIRST OFFICER. Then mark him, sir, and take him hence.

BARABAS. Ay, mark him, you were best; for this is he
That by my help shall do much villany.--
[Aside.]
My lord, farewell.--Come, sirrah; you are mine.--
As for the diamond, it shall be yours:
I pray, sir, be no stranger at my house;
All that I have shall be at your command.

Enter MATHIAS and KATHARINE.<75>

MATHIAS. What make the Jew and Lodowick so private?
I fear me 'tis about fair Abigail.
[Aside.]

BARABAS. [to LODOWICK.] Yonder comes Don Mathias; let us stay:<76>
He loves my daughter, and she holds him dear;
But I have sworn to frustrate both their hopes,
And be reveng'd upon the--governor.
[Aside.]
[Exit LODOWICK.]

KATHARINE. This Moor is comeliest, is he not? speak, son.

MATHIAS. No, this is the better, mother, view this well.

BARABAS. Seem not to know me here before your mother,
Lest she mistrust the match that is in hand: