Love for Love: Scene VII.
Scene VII.
VALENTINE, SCANDAL, TRAPLAND, JEREMY, STEWARD who whispers VALENTINE.
SCANDAL
Here's a dog now, a traitor in his wine: sirrah, refund the
sack.--Jeremy, fetch him some warm water, or I'll rip up his
stomach, and go the shortest way to his conscience.
TRAPLAND
Mr Scandal, you are uncivil; I did not value your sack; but
you cannot expect it again when I have drunk it.
SCANDAL
And how do you expect to have your money again when a
gentleman has spent it?
VALENTINE
You need say no more, I understand the conditions; they are
very hard, but my necessity is very pressing: I agree to 'em. Take
Mr Trapland with you, and let him draw the writing. Mr Trapland,
you know this man: he shall satisfy you.
TRAPLAND
Sincerely, I am loth to be thus pressing, but my necessity -
VALENTINE
No apology, good Mr Scrivener, you shall be paid.
TRAPLAND
I hope you forgive me; my business requires -