Aur. I'll prevent you. 'Tis true,
My brother laid the scene for me; but since
We've chang'd the plot, and 'tis contriv'd my woman
Shall undertake my part. [Aside.
Ban. I am instructed
I was mistaken, sir; indeed the lady
Spoke to me for her gentlewoman. How
Do you affect her, sir? you see she is
As handsome as her lady; and, her birth
Not being so high, she will more size with you.
Ware. I say, I like her best. Her lady has
Too much great house in her.
Ban. 'Tis right; this you
May govern as you list. I'll motion't. Lady,
Pray, pardon our mistake; indeed our errand
Was chiefly to your gentlewoman.
Aur. Sir,
She's one, whose fortune I so much intend;
And yours, sir, are so fair that, though there be
Much disproportion in your age, yet I
Will overrule her, and she shall refer
Herself to be dispos'd by me.
Ware. You much oblige me, madam.
Aur. Dorcas, this is the merchant
I have provided for you: he is old,
But he has that will make him young, much gold.
Dor. Madam, but that I should offend against
Your care, as well as my preferment, I'd
Have more experience of the man I mean
To make my husband. At first sight to marry,
Must argue me of lightness.
Aur. Princes, Dorcas,
Do woo by pictures and ambassadors,
And match in absent ceremonies.
Dor. But
You look for some great portion, sir?