R. Roister. I have him espied, me-thinketh; yond is he;

Ho! Matthew Merrygreek, my friend, a word with thee.

M. Merry. I will not hear him, but make as I had haste. [Aside.

Farewell, all my good friends, the time away doth waste;

And the tide, they say, tarrieth for no man.

R. Roister. Thou must with thy good counsel help me, if thou can.

M. Merry. God keep thee, worshipful Master Roister Doister,

And farewell the lusty Master Roister Doister.

R. Roister. I must needs speak with thee a word or twain.

M. Merry. Within a month or two I will be here again.