Volpone/Act III Scene V

by Ben Jonson

 

SCENE V.

 

A Closet opening into a Gallery.

 

Enter Mosca and Bonario.

 

Mos. Sir your father hath sent word,
It will be half an hour ere he come;
And therefore, if you please to walk the while
Into that gallery—at the upper end,
There are some books to entertain the time:
And I'll take care no man shall come unto you, sir.

Bon. Yes, I will stay there.—I do doubt this fellow. [Aside, and exit.
Mos. [Looking after him.] There; he is far enough; he can hear nothing:
And, for his father, I can keep him off. [Exit.