Sylv. And would you be contented to take a lease for your life?
Cour. So pretty a lady of the manor, and a moderate rent!
Sylv. Which you'll be sure to pay very punctually?
Cour. If thou doubtest my honesty, faith, e'en take a little earnest beforehand.
Sylv. Not so hasty neither, good tenant. Imprimis, you shall oblige yourself to a constant residence, and not, by leaving the house uninhabited, let it run to repairs.
Cour. Agreed.
Sylv. Item, for your own sake you shall promise to keep the estate well fenced and inclosed, lest some time or other your neighbour's cattle break in and spoil the crop on the ground, friend.
Cour. Very just and reasonable, provided I don't find it lie too much to common already.
Sylv. Item, you shall enter into strict covenant not to take any other farm upon your hands, without my consent and approbation; or, if you do, that then it shall be lawful for me to get me another tenant, how and where I think fit.