SCENE IV. _changes to STUKELY's lodgings_.

_Enter STUKELY, BATES, and DAWSON._

_Stu._ Here's presumptive evidence at least: or if we want more,

why, we must swear more. But all unwillingly: we gain credit by

reluctance. I have told you how to proceed. Beverley must die. We

hunt him in view now, and must not slacken in the chace. 'Tis either

death for Him, or shame and punishment for Us. Think of that, and

remember your instructions. You, Bates, must to the prison

immediately: I would be there but a few minutes before you. And you,

Dawson, must follow in a few minutes after. So here we divide--But

answer me; are you resolved upon this business like men?

_Bates._ Like villains rather--But you may depend upon us.

_Stu._ Like what we are then--You make no answer, Dawson--Compassion,

I suppose, has seized you.

_Daw._ No; I have disclaimed it. My answer is Bates's--You may

depend upon me.

_Stu._ Consider the reward! Riches and security! I have sworn to

divide with you to the last shilling. So here we separate, till we

meet in prison. Remember your instructions, and be men.

[_Exeunt._

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