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his playfellows, he is the master boy of them all, and reigns over them as bravely as any prince.

Ay; woe is me for him!

It is well, howsomever, that he knows nothing of it at present. Evil comes soon enough, God wot.

Is my lady in her chamber?

I thought I heard a noise as if she were. (Both draw close to the side scene to listen.) They told me she was gone to lay down; but she may be stirring now.

Ha! there's old Humphry and Robert confabbing together. I am taller since I left home, and they have never seen me in a coat of this fashion: I think I may play them a trick. (Pulling his hat over his eyes, and speaking in a feigned voice.) Pray, ye good Sirs, is young Mr. Arden at home?

No, Sir; have you any business with him? He's at school.