_Mor._ The best thing I have heard of Christendom is, that we women
are allowed the privilege of having souls; and I assure you, I shall
make bold to bestow mine upon some lover, whenever you begin to go
astray; and, if I find no convenience in a church, a private chamber
will serve the turn.
_Ant._ When that day comes, I must take my revenge, and turn gardener
again; for I find I am much given to planting.
_Mor._ But take heed, in the mean time, that some young Antonio does
not spring up in your own family; as false as his father, though of
another man's planting.
_Re-enter_ DORAX, _with_ SEBASTIAN _and_ ALMEYDA, SEBASTIAN _enters
speaking to_ DORAX, _while in the mean time_ ANTONIO _presents_
MORAYMA _to_ ALMEYDA.
_Seb._ How fares our royal prisoner, Muley-Zeydan?
_Dor._ Disposed to grant whatever I desire,
To gain a crown, and freedom. Well I know him,
Of easy temper, naturally good,
And faithful to his word.
_Seb._ Yet one thing wants,
To fill the measure of my happiness;
I'm still in pain for poor Alvarez' life.
_Dor._ Release that fear, the good old man is safe;
I paid his ransom,
And have already ordered his attendance.
_Seb._ O bid him enter, for I long to see him.
_Enter_ ALVAREZ _with a Servant, who departs when_ ALVAREZ _is
entered._
_Alv._ Now by my soul, and by these hoary hairs,
[_Falling down, and embracing the King's knees.
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