BUT. Ay, that must be one, though they want all the rest [Aside]; —and rich, gallants, as are from the utmost parts of Asia to the present confines of Europe.
ALL. And wilt thou help us to them, butler?
BUT. Faith, 'tis to be doubted; for precious pearl will hardly be bought without precious stones, and I think there's scarce one indifferent one to be found betwixt you three: yet since there is some hope ye may prove honest, as by the death of your fathers you are proved rich, walk severally; for I, knowing you all three to be covetous tug-muttons, will not trust you with the sight of each other's beauty, but will severally talk with you: and since you have deigned in this needful portion of wedlock to be ruled by me, Butler will most bountifully provide wives for you generally.
ALL. Why, that's honestly said. [He walks with each apart.
BUT. Why so: and now first to you, sir knight.
ILF. Godamercy.
BUT. You see this couple of abominable woodcocks here.
ILF. A pox on them! absolute coxcombs.
BUT. You heard me tell them I had intelligence to give of three gentlewomen.
ILF. True.