Ben Jonson - Volpone; Or, The Fox (Act 3 Scene 3.5) lyrics

A CLOSET OPENING INTO A GALLERY. ENTER MOSCA AND BONARIO. MOS Sir, your father hath sent word, It will be half an hour ere he come; And therefore, if you please to walk the while Into that gallery—at the upper end, There are some books to entertain the time: And I'll take care no man shall come unto you, sir. BON Yes, I will stay there. [ASIDE.]—I do doubt this fellow. [EXIT.] MOS [LOOKING AFTER HIM.]: There; he is far enough; he can hear nothing: And, for his father, I can keep him off. [EXIT.]