Orlando. I would kiss before I spoke.
R. Nay, you were better speak first; and when you were gravelled for lack of matter, you might take occasion to kiss. Very good orators, when they are out, they will spit; and for lovers, lacking (God warn us) matter, the cleanliest shift is to kiss.
O. How if the kiss be denied?
R. Then she puts you to entreaty, and there begins new matter.
As You Like It, iv. 1.
Clown. He that comforts my wife is the nourisher of my flesh and blood; he that cherishes my flesh and blood loves my flesh and blood; he that loves my flesh and blood is my friend: ergo, he that kisses my wife is my friend.
All’s Well that Ends Well, i. 3.
Helena. I would not tell you what I would. My lord—’faith, yes;—