ACT III., SCENE I.
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Enter Strange, knocking at a door.
Strange. Lies Captain Pouts here, pray?
Enter a Servingman.
Ser. Sir, he does.
Strange. I prythee, tell him here's a gentleman would speak with him.
Ser. What may I call your name, sir?
Strange. No matter for my name.
Ser. Troth, sir, the Captain is somewhat doubtful of strangers; and being, as most captains are, a little in debt, I know he will not speak with you, unless you send your name.
Strange. Tell him my name is Strange; that I am come About that business he spake of to-day. [Exit Servant. To have sent a formal challenge by a gentleman, He being to choose his time, might peradventure Have made him shift himself the sooner over.
Enter Pouts above.
Capt. Pouts. Sir, I know your business. You are come to serve a warrant or a citation: I will not speak with you; and get you gone quickly too, or I may happen send a bullet through your mazzard. [Exit.
Strange. Strange cross! past expectation! well, I'll try; My other course may speed more happily. [Exit.