REASON.
We know not whom to trust, the world is so ill.
WILL.
Indeed, sir, as you say, you may mend, when ye will;
But in good earnest, madam, speak—off or on?
Shall we speed at your hand, or shall we be gone?
I love not these delays; say so, if we shall have you,
If not, say no; and let another crave you.
WIT.
Soft and fair, sir boy, you talk, you wot not what. [Aside.
WILL.
Can you abide to be driven off with this and that,
Can they ask any more than good assurance at your hands? [Aside.
EXPERIENCE.
All is now too little, son, as the matter stands.
WILL.
If all be too little, both goods and lands,
I know not what will please you, except Darby's bands.[407]
SCIENCE.
I have an enemy, my friend Wit, a mortal foe to me;
And therewithal the greatest plague that can befal to thee.
WIT.
Must I fight with him?
REASON.
Can you fight, if need be?
WILL.
If any such thing fall, count the charge to me,
Trouble not yourself.