a Message from Narcissa, in Consequence of which I hasten to her
Apartment, where her endearing Assurances banish all my Doubts and
Apprehensions-in my Retreat discover Somebody in the Dark, whom,
suspecting to be a Spy, I resolve to kill, but, to my great Surprise, am
convinced of his being no other than Strap-Melinda slanders me-I become
acquainted with Lord Quiverwit, who endeavours to sound me with regard
to Narcissa-the Squire is introduced to his Lordship, and grows cold
towards me-I learn from my Confidante, that this Nobleman professes
honourable Love to my Mistress, who continues faithful to me,
notwithstanding the scandalous Reports she had heard to my Prejudice-I
am mortified with an Assurance that her whole Fortune depends upon the
Pleasure of her Brother-Mr. Freeman condoles me on the Decline of my
Character, which I vindicate so much to his satisfaction, that he
undertakes to combat Fame on my behalf