ABSTRACT

I.i Goody Benson’s house. Goody Benson discovered sitting in a straw chair; a bottle beside her, and a cushion under her.

MARGERY. [Without] Goody Benson? Goody Benson? What! a’n’t you up yet?

GOODY. Who’s there? MARGERY. ’Tis I Margery Jarvis. Will you let me

in, neighbour? GOODY. Ay, and thank you too, Margery. [Lets her

in. MARGERY. What! you’re up too I see. GOODY. Up! Why I hav’n’t been in bed ever

since this racket began, but have been striving to take a nap in my chair. Well, and what news, neighbour?