Part 21 (2/2)

_Wal_. Verily!

_Helen_. I wonder where's her spirit! Had she mine She would not take 't so easily. Do you mean To force this marriage on her?

_Wal_. With your leave.

_Helen_. You laugh.

_Wal_. Without it, then. I don't laugh now.

_Helen_. If I were she, I'd find a way to escape.

_Wal_. What would you do?

_Helen_. I'd leap out of the window!

_Wal_. Your window should be barred.

_Helen_. I'd cheat you still!-- I'd hang myself ere I'd be forced to marry!

_Wal_. Well said! You shall be married, then, to-night.

_Helen_. Married to-night!

_Wal_. As sure as I have said it.

_Helen_. Two words to that. Pray who's to be my bridegroom?

_Wal_. A daughter's husband is her father's choice.

_Helen_. My father's daughter ne'er shall wed such husband!

_Wal_. Indeed!

_Helen_. I'll pick a husband for myself.

_Wal_. Indeed!

_Helen_. Indeed, sir; and indeed again!

_Wal_. Go dress you for the marriage ceremony.

_Helen_. But, Master Walter, what is it you mean?

[Enter MODUS.]

_Wal_. Here comes your cousin;--he shall be your bridesman!

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