M. Merry. The more fond of you both: hardily the matter guess.

T. Trusty. Lo, how say ye, dame?

M. Merry. Why, do ye think, dame Custance,

That in this wooing I have meant ought but pastance?

C. Custance. Much things ye spake, I wot, to maintain his dotage.

M. Merry. But well might ye judge, I spake it all in mockage;

For why is Roister Doister a fit husband for you?

T. Trusty. I dare say ye never thought it.

M. Merry. No, to God I vow.

And did not I know afore of the insurance