Ant. S. Where Scotland? Dro. S. I found it by the barrenness; hard, in the palm of the hand. Ant. S. Where France ? Dro. S. In her forehead; armed and reverted, making war against her heir. Ant. S. Where England? Dro. S. I looked for the chalky cliffs, but I could find no whiteness in them: but I guess it stood in her chin, by the salt rheum that ran between France and it. Ant. S. Where Spain? Dro. S. Faith, I saw it not; but I felt it, hot in her breath. Ant. S. Where America, the Indies? Dro. S. O, sir, upon her nose, all o'er embellished with rubies, carbuncles, sapphires, declining their rich aspect to the hot breath of Spain; who sent whole armadas of carracks to be ballast at her nose. Ant. S. Where stood Belgia, the Netherlands? Dro. S. O, sir, I did not look so low. To conclude, this drudge, or diviner, laid claim to me; called me Dromio; swore, I was assured to her; told me what privy marks I had about me, as the mark of my shoulder, the mole in my neck, the great wart on my left arm, that I, amazed, ran from her as a witch. And, I think, if my breast had not been made of faith, and my heart of steel, She had transform'd me to a curtail-dog, and made me turn i' the wheel. Ant. S. Go, hie thee presently, post to the road; And if the wind blow any way from shore, I will not harbour in this town to-night. If any bark put forth, come to the mart, Where I will walk, till thou return to me. If every one knows us, and we know none, "Tis time, I think, to trudge, pack, and be gone. Dro. S. As from a bear a man would run for life, So fly I from her that would by my wife. [Exit. Ant. S. There's none but witches do inhabit here; And therefore 'tis high time that I were hence. Enter ANGELO, with the chain. Ang. Master Antipholus ? chain; Lo, here is the I thought to have ta'en you at the Porpentine: Ang. What please yourself, sir; I have made it for you. Ant. S. Made it for me, sir! I bespoke it not. Ang. Not once, nor twice, but twenty times you have: Go home with it, and please your wife withal; And then receive my money for the chain. Ant. S. I pray you, sir, receive the money now, For fear you ne'er see chain nor money more. Ang. You are a merry man, sir; fare you [Exit. well. Ant. S. What I should think of this I cannot tell: But this I think, there's no man is so vain That would refuse so fair an offer'd chain. I see, a man here needs not live by shifts, When in the streets he meets such golden gifts. I'll to the mart, and there for Dromio stay; If any ship put out, then straight away. [Exit. ACT IV. SCENE I.-A public Place. Enter a Merchant, ANGELO, and an Officer. Merchant. JOU know, since Pentecost the sum is due, And since I have not much impórtuned you, Nor now I had not, but that I am bound To Persia, and want guilders for my voyage: Therefore make present satisfaction, Or I'll attach you by this officer. Ang. Even just the sum that I do owe to you Is growing to me by Antipholus : And, in the instant that I met with you, Enter ANTIPHOLUS of Ephesus, and DEMIO of Ephesus. Off. That labour may you save; see where he comes. Ant. E. While I go to the goldsmith's house, And buy a rope's end; that will I bestow Ant. E. A man is well holp up that trusts to you. I promised your presence, and the chain; not. Ang. Saving your merry humour, here's the note, How much your chain weighs, to the utmost carat I pray you, see him presently discharged, • money; Besides I have some business in the town: Good signior, take the stranger to my house, Perchance, I will be there as soon as you. Ang. Then you will bring the chain to her yourself? Ant. E. No; bear it with you, lest I come not time enough. Ang. Well, sir, I will. about you? Ant. E. An if I have have; Have you the chain not, sir, I hope you Or else you may return without your money. Both wind and tide stays for this gentleman, excuse Your breach of promise to the Porpentine: Mer. The hour steals on; I pray you, sir, dispatch. Ang. You hear, how he impórtunes me; the chain Ant. E. Why, give it to my wife, and fetch your money. Ang. Come, come, you know I gave it you even now; Either send the chain, or send me by some token. Ant. E. Fie! now you run this humour out of breath: Come, where's the chain? I pray you, see it. let me Mer. My business cannot brook this dalliance: Good sir, say whether you'll answer me or no; If not, I'll leave him to the officer. Ant. E. I answer you! you? What should I answer |