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Rh Evening. The Master of an Inn at his door. Enter Abraham.

ABRAHAM. Good evening, worthy master.

MASTER. Who is that? Aha, good evening, my friend.

AB. Have you room for a traveller who wants a night's lodging?

MAS. Certainly. We never turn anyone away from our little place.

AB. That is an excellent principle.

MAS. Come in, and we will get you some supper ready.

AB. I am much obliged to you for your hearty welcome. But there is still something more I want you to do for me.

MAS. Ask for whatever you want, and you shall have it.

AB Kindly accept this small present and try to arrange that that pretty young girl who, I know, is often about the premises, comes and keeps me company.

MAS. Why do you want to see her?

AB. Because it would give me great pleasure to make her acquaintance. I have so often heard all kinds of people praise her good looks.