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 I' faith, this knight has not a word for me; Money, no more.— [She checks , who seems to be on the point of accosting. A moment, by your leave. Rochester [turning about.]What now? Dame Guggligoy [leading him to another part of the stage.] A moment. Rochester. What? Dame Guggligoy [smiling on him. Have you nought else To say to me? Rochester [aside.] Eh! 'twas a heavy purse And should suffice. Dame Guggligoy [aside.] Surely it cannot be That he'll put me to shame with more doubloons! Rochester [putting his hand to his empty pockets, aside. The deuce! I've no more money—not a doit! I'll try her on the vulnerable side Of elderly duennas, and I'll breathe Soft nothings in her ear.
 * [Aloud.] Oh! who could tire

Of speech with you? But for the urgent call Which takes me hence— Dame Guggligoy [drawing back.] Softly! You flatter me. Rochester.Nay. But, alas, time flies. [He steps toward ''. The old woman stops him.'' Dame Guggligoy. Ah yes! I see That you've no eyes for any but my mistress. Rochester.Ah! you are charming, and if I must choose— [Aside.]Does she propose to keep me loit'ring here?