All that the heart seduces
And chases care away—
To sing and laugh, beloved,
To sleep, to love alway!
The Man.He steps ashore. He dismisses the boatman. It could not happen better.
[Returning to the front of the stage.
He 's coming.
[Enter Fabiano Fabiani wrapped in his cloak. He walks toward the door of the house.
The Man [detaining Fabiani.] One word, by your leave.
Fabiani.Methinks some one doth speak to me. Who is this knave? Who are you?
The Man.Whatever you please to have me.
Fabiani.This lantern gives but a feeble light. But you wear a yellow cap, meseems, a Jew's cap. Are you a Jew?
The Man.Yes, a Jew. I have somewhat to say to you.
Fabiani.What is your name?
The Man.I know your name, and you do not know mine. I have the advantage over you. Suffer me to keep it.
Fabiani.You know my name. That is not true.
The Man.I know your name. At Naples you were called Signor Fabiani; at Madrid, Don Fabiano; at London, you are called Fabiano Fabiani, Earl of Clanbrassil.
Fabiani.The devil fly away with you!
