V. L. My friend? marry, I do thee defy,

And all such company I do deny.

For thou art a companion for roisters and ruffians,

And not fit for any virtuous companions.

New. And, in faith, art thou at plain defiance?

Then I see I must go to mine old acquaintance.

Well, Cuthbert Cutpurse and [Pierce] Pickpurse, we must go together;

For, like will to like, quoth the Devil to the Collier.

V. L. Indeed, thou say'st true, it must needs be so,

For like will ever to his like go;