John. Ah, I seed the pair of them in church last Sunday. Fine maids, the both of them, and properly suitable if you was to ask me.
William. ’Tis only the one I’ve got to court, John.
John. And I reckon that’s one too many, Master William.
William. You’re right there, John. ’Tis Mistress Julia I’ve to go at.
John. And which of the pair would that be, Master William?
William. That one with the cherry colour ribbons to her gown, I believe.
John. Ah, t’other was plainer in her dressing, and did keep the head of her bent smartish low on her book, so that a man couldn’t get a fair look upon she.
William. That would be the housekeeper or summat. ’Tis Julia, who has the old man’s money, I’m to court.
John. Well, master, I’ll come along with you a bit of the road, to keep your heart up like.
William. You must do more than that for me, John. You’ve got to learn me how the courting is done before I set off.