Actus Primus. Scena Prima.
Enter Lodovico, and Piso.
Lodovico. The truth is, Piso, so she be a woman
And rich and wholsome, let her be of what
Condition and Complexion it please,
She shall please me I am sure; Those men are fools
That make their eyes their choosers, not their needs.
Piso. Me thinks I would have her honest too, and handsom.
Lod. Yes if I could have both, but since they are
Wishes so near impossibilities,
Let me have that that may be.
Piso. If it were so,
I hope your conscience would not be so nice
To start at such a blessing.
Lod. No believe me,
I do not think I should.
Piso. But thou would'st be
I do not doubt upon the least suspicion
Unmercifully jealous.
Lod. No I should not,
For I believe those mad that seek vexations.
A Wife, though she be honest, is a trouble,
Had I a Wife as fair as Hellen was
That drew so many Cuckolds to her cause,
These eyes should see another in my Saddle
Ere I believe my beast would carry double.