R. Roister. Speak gently unto her, and let her take all. [Aside.

M. Merry. Ye are too tender-hearted. Shall she make us daws? [Aside.

Nay, dame, I will be plain with you in my friend's cause.

R. Roister. Let all this pass, sweetheart, and accept my service.

C. Custance. I will not be served with a fool in no wise.

When I choose an husband, I hope to take a man.

M. Merry. And where will ye find one which can do that he can?

Now this man toward you being so kind,

Why not make him an answer somewhat to his mind?

C. Custance. I sent him a full answer by you, did I not?