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Haply when they have judged me fast asleep, [25] [Exit]
And oftentimes have purposed to forbid
Sir Valentine her company and my court;
But, fearing lest my jealous aim might err,
And so, unworthily, disgrace the man -
A rashness that I ever yet have shunned - [30]
I gave him gentle looks, thereby to find
That which thyself hast now disclosed to me.
And, that thou mayst perceive my fear of this,
Knowing that tender youth is soon suggested,
I nightly lodge her in an upper tower, [35]
The key whereof myself have ever kept;
And thence she cannot be conveyed away.

PROT EUS

Know, noble lord, they have devised a mean
How he her chamber-window will ascend
And with a corded ladder fetch her down; [40]
For which the youthful lover now is gone,
And this way comes he with it presently;
Where, if it please you, you may intercept him.
But, good my lord, do it so cunningly
That my discovery be not aimèd at; [45]
For, love of you, not hate unto my friend,
Hath made me publisher of this pretence.

DUKE

Upon mine honour, he shall never know
That I had any light from thee of this.

PROT EUS

Adieu, my lord, Sir Valentine is coming. [50]

[Enter Valentine]

DUKE

Sir Valentine, whither away so fast?

VALENT INE