That when tis commonest, tis dearest,

And when tis farthest off, 'tis neerest?

Mons. Is this your great portion?

Per. Even this, my lord.

Mons. Beleeve me, I cannot riddle it.[275]

Per. No, my lord; tis my chastity, which you

shall neither riddle nor fiddle.

Mons. Your chastity! Let me begin with the

end of it; how is a womans chastity neerest

man, when tis furthest off?[280]