But see, he comes——

 Enter Austin and Jaqueline. 

Austin

Jaqueline

   O let me bend to thank you;

   In this extreme distress, from you alone

   (For my poor heart is vain) can she hope comfort.

 Aust. How heard she the ill tidings? I had hopes

   His cooler reason would subdue the thought;

   And Heaven, in pity to her gentle virtues,

   Might spare her knowing, how he meant to wrong them.

 Jaq. The rumour of the castle reach'd her first;

   But his own lips confirm'd the barbarous secret.

   Sternly, but now, he enter'd her apartment,

   And, stamping, frown'd her women from her presence!

   After a little while they had pass'd together,

   His visage flush'd with rage and mingled shame,

   He burst into the chamber where we waited,

   Bade us return, and give our lady aid;

   Then, covering his face with both his hands,

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