Mrs Fos. Full fourteen years I liv'd a weary maid,
Thinking no joy till I had got a husband.

Clown. That was a tedious time indeed. [Aside.

Mrs Fos. I had one lov'd me well, and then ere long
I grew into my longing peevishness.

Clown. There was some pleasure ere you came to that. [Aside.

Mrs Fos. Then all the kindness that he would apply,
Nothing could please: soon after it he died.

Clown. That could be but little grief. [Aside.

Mrs Fos. Then worldly care did so o'erload my weakness,
That I must have a second stay; I chose again,
And there begins my griefs to multiply.

Wid. It cannot be, friend; your husband's kind.

Doc. A man of fair condition, well-reputed.

Clown. But it may be he has not that should please her.