The gallant Laxton flirts with Mistress Gallipot in the tobacco-shop. Mrs. Gallipot quickly apprises him of the situation and Gallipot offers him the money. Gallipot is horrified, as he loves his wife and has had children by her. There are three public houses&colon; "Anchor Inn"; "Gallipot Inn"; and "Haywagon Inn". Mistress Gallipot is continuing her covert affair with Laxton, which her husband does not suspect. Gallipot believes them; Laxton is not punished, but ends up being their guest for dinner.