ACADEMICO.
This is a subtle tractive, when thanks may be felt and seen. [Aside.]
STERCUTIO.
And I pray you, sir, what is the lowest thanks that you will take?
ACADEMICO.
The very same method that he useth at the buying of an ox. [Aside.]
AMORETTO. I must have some odd sprinkling of an hundred pounds; if so, so—I shall think you thankful, and commend your son as a man of good gifts to my father.
ACADEMICO. A sweet world! give an hundred pounds; and this is but counted thankfulness! [Aside.]
STERCUTIO.
Hark thou, sir; you shall have eighty thanks.
AMORETTO. I tell thee, fellow, I never opened my mouth in this kind so cheap before in my life: I tell thee, few young gentlemen are found that would deal so kindly with thee as I do.
STERCUTIO. Well, sir, because I know my son to be a toward thing, and one that has taken all his learning on his own head, without sending to the university, I am content to give you as many thanks as you ask, so you will promise me to bring it to pass.
AMORETTO. I warrant you for that, if I say it once. Repair you to the place, and stay there. For my father, he is walked abroad to take the benefit of the air: I'll meet him, as he returns, and make way for your suit. Gallant, i'faith.[86]
[Exeunt STERCUTIO and IMMERITO.