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Entrusts a man unproved; or, having proved him, Lets a poor hireling's unsupported testimony Shake the firm confidence of many years?

Hugh. Here the accuser stands; confront him boldly, And spare him not. (Bringing forward Maurice.

Maur. (to Rud.) Deny it if thou canst. Thy brazen front, All brazen as it is, denies it not.

Rud. (to Mau.) Fool! that of prying curiosity And av'rice art compounded! I in truth Did give to thee a counterfeited treasure To bribe thee to a counterfeited trust; Meet recompence! Ha, ha! Maintain thy tale, For I deny it not.(With careless derision.)

Maur.O subtile traitor! Dost thou so varnish it with seeming mirth?

Hugh. Sir Rudigere, thou dost, I must confess, Out-face him well. But call the Lady Orra; If towards her thou hast thyself comported In honesty, she will declare it freely. Bring Orra hither.(To Attendant.)

1st Attend. Would that we could; last night i' the midnight watch She disappear'd; but whether man or devil Hath borne her hence, in truth we cannot tell.

Hugh. O both! Both man and devil together join'd.