_Set_. Indeed, I have always observed parsons to be more fearful
of the devil than other people.
_Lov_. Oh, the devil's the spirit, and the parson's the flesh;
and betwixt those two there must be a war; yet, to do them both right,
I think in my conscience they quarrel only like lawyers for their
fees, and meet good friends in private, to laugh at their clients.
_Const_. I saw him run in at my cousin Isabella's chamber door,
which was wide open; I believe she's returned: We'll fetch a light
from the gallery, and give her joy.
_Lov_. Why, is she married, madam?
_Const_. I'll tell you as we go. [_Exeunt_.
SCENE III.
_BURR and the Parson enter, meeting in the dark_.
_Burr_. My lady Constance, are you come again? That's well; I
have waited sufficiently for you in the dark.
_Par_. Help, help, help, good Christian people! the devil, the
devil's here.
_Burr_. 'Tis I, madam; what do you mean?
_Par_. Avoid, Satan! avoid, avoid.
_Burr_. What have I here, the hairy woman?
_Enter LOVEBY, and CONSTANCE with the light_.
Ha! yonder's my lady Constance! who have I got? a stone priest, by
this good light. How's this, Loveby too!
_Lov_. Burr a-beating my reverend clergy? What makes you here at
this unseasonable hour? I'll know your business.
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