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, tonight.
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!
The thought's a sudden one,--that will excuse
Defect in your appointments.
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