R. Roister. Thou knowest the proverb—because I cannot be had.

Hast thou spoken with this woman?

M. Merry. Yea, that I have.

R. Roister. And what, will this gear be?

M. Merry. No, so God me save.

R. Roister. Hast thou a flat answer?

M. Merry. Nay, a sharp answer.

R. Roister. What?

M. Merry. Ye shall not (she saith), by her will, marry her cat.