Just as an over hospitable host,

Out of pure kindness to his visitor,

Crams the poor bursting soul with meat he loaths.

La Var. I cannot blame thee, friend;—thou knew'st me not:

And, thou hast, now, a jewel in thy care,

Well worth thy utmost caution in preserving.

Barton. I need not to be told the value on't.

I have been sworn his mother's subject, sir; and since

My poor house has been honour'd with her presence,

The tender scenes, I've been a witness to,