Ge. Well said; hold up, then; hold up your head, I say; come hither a little.
Si. I thank your ladyship.
Ge. And hark you, good man, you may put on your hat now; I do not look on you. I must have you of my faction now; not of my knight’s, maid. 351
Si. No, forsooth, madam, of yours.
Ge. And draw all my servants in my bow, and keep my counsel, and tell me tales, and put me riddles, and read on a book sometimes when I am busy, and laugh at country gentlewomen, and command anything in the house for my retainers; and care not what you spend, for it is all mine; and in any case be still a maid, whatsoever you do, or whatsoever any man can do unto you.
Sec. I warrant your ladyship for that. 360
Ge. Very well; you shall ride in my coach with me into the country, to-morrow morning. Come, knight, pray thee let’s make a short supper, and to bed presently.
Sec. Nay, good madam, this night I have a short supper at home waits on his worship’s acceptation.
Ge. By my faith, but he shall not go, sir; I shall swoon and he sup from me.
Pe. Pray thee, forbear; shall he lose his provision?