BUT. Go to, then, rest here with patience, and be confident in my trust; only in my absence you may praise God for the blessedness you have to come, and say your prayers, if you will. I'll but prepare her heart for entertainment of your love, dismiss them for your free access, and return straight.
ILF. Honest-blessed-natural-friend, thou dealest with me like a brother, butler. [Exit BUTLER.] Sure, heaven hath reserved this man to wear grey hairs to do me good. Now will I listen—listen close to suck in her uncles' words with a rejoicing ear.
THOM. As we were saying, brother[413],
Where shall we find a husband for my niece?
ILF. Marry, she shall find one here, though you little know't. Thanks, thanks, honest butler.
JOHN. She is rich in money, plate, and jewels.
ILF. Comfort, comfort to my soul.
THOM. Hath all her manor-houses richly furnished.
ILF. Good, good; I'll find employment for them.
BUT. within. Speak loud enough, that he may hear you.
JOHN. I take her estate to be about a thousand pound a year.