< The Maid's Tragedy
Act V. Scene I.
Enter Evadne and a Gentleman.
Evad. SIR, is the King a-bed?
Gent.Madam, an hour ago.
Evad.Give me the Key then, and let none be near;
'Tis the King's Pleasure.
Gent.I understand you, Madam; would 'twere mine.
I must not wish good Rest unto your Ladyship.
Evad.You talk, you talk.
Gent.'Tis all I dare do, Madam; but the King will wake, and then———
Evad.Saving your Imagination, pray good Night, Sir.
Gent.A good Night be it then, and a long one, Madam; I am gone.
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