The Maid's Tragedy/Act 5 Sc 1

by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher

Act V. Scene I.

Enter Evadne and a Gentleman.

Evad.SIR, is the King a-bed?

Gent.Madam, an hour ago.

Evad.Give me the Key then, and let none be near;
'Tis the King's Pleasure.

Gent.I understand you, Madam; would 'twere mine.
I must not wish good Rest unto your Ladyship.

Evad.You talk, you talk.

Gent.'Tis all I dare do, Madam; but the King will wake, and then———

Evad.Saving your Imagination, pray good Night, Sir.

Gent.A good Night be it then, and a long one, Madam; I am gone.