For love's almighty sake,—but 'twas to save

His life. Ah, me, his life that sav�d thus

Abates all value and becomes as clay.

Meth. Sweet mistress!

The. O, O me!

Meth. Stay this hot flood.

Tears bring no lover back. Ay, not though maids

Should weep until their cheeks were but a mead

For two salt brooks to play.

The. O, leave me!