WIT.
As I am bent to this, so let my suit be sped,
If I do fail, ten thousand plagues and more light on my head!
EXPERIENCE.
There are, that promise fair, and mean as well,
As any heart[404] can think, or tongue can tell:
Which at the first are hot, and kindle in desire,
But in one month or twain quite quenched is the fire.
Such is the train[405] of youth, whom fancy's force doth lead,
Whose love is only at the plunge, and cannot long proceed.
WIT.
Credit my words, and ye shall find me true.
EXPERIENCE.
Suppose you keep not touch, who should this bargain rue?
WIT.
I will be sworn here solemnly before you both.
EXPERIENCE.
Who breaketh promise, will not stick likewise to break his oath.
WIT.
I will be bound in all that ever I can make.
EXPERIENCE.
What good were that to us, if we th'advantage take?
WIT.
Will neither promise serve, nor oath, nor bands?[406]
What other assurance will ye ask at my hands?
WILL.
My master is a gentleman, I tell you, and his word,
I would you knew it, shall with his deeds accord.