Act IVScene VI
Street near the city gate
Enter Isabella and Mariana.
Isabella
To speak so indirectly I am loath;I would say the truth, but to accuse him soThat is your part; yet I am advised to do it,He says, to veil full purpose.
Mariana
Be ruled by him.
Isabella
Besides, he tells me that, if peradventureHe speak against me on the adverse side,I should not think it strange, for ’tis a physicThat’s bitter to sweet end.
Mariana
I would Friar Peter—
Enter Friar Peter.
Isabella
O, peace, the friar is come.
Friar Peter
Come, I have found you out a stand most fit,Where you may have such vantage on the DukeHe shall not pass you. Twice have the trumpets sounded.The generous and gravest citizensHave hent the gates, and very near uponThe Duke is entering. Therefore hence, away.
Exeunt.