SCENE V. A Nunnery.
[Enter ISABELLA and FRANCISCA.]
ISABELLA.
And have you nuns no further privileges?
FRANCISCA.
Are not these large enough?
ISABELLA.
Yes, truly; I speak not as desiring more,
But rather wishing a more strict restraint
Upon the sisterhood, the votarists of Saint Clare.
LUCIO.
[Within.] Ho! Peace be in this place!
ISABELLA.
Who's that which calls?
FRANCISCA.
It is a man's voice. Gentle Isabella,
Turn you the key, and know his business of him;
You may, I may not; you are yet unsworn:
When you have vow'd, you must not speak with men
But in the presence of the prioress;
Then, if you speak, you must not show your face;
Or, if you show your face, you must not speak.
He calls again; I pray you answer him.
[Exit FRANCISCA.]
ISABELLA.
Peace and prosperity! Who is't that calls?
[Enter LUCIO.]
