Both. The gods conserve your wisdom. [Exeunt Citizens.
Throat. Why so: these are tricks[358] of the long fifteens:[359]
To give counsel, and to take fees on both sides;
To make 'em friends, and then to laugh at them!
Why, this thrives well, this is a common trick.
When men have spent a deal of money in law,
Then lawyers make them friends. I have a trick
To go beyond all these. If Small-shanks come,
And bring rich Somerfield's heir —— I say no more;
But 'tis within this sconce[360] to go beyond them.
Enter Dash.
Dash. Here are gentlemen in haste would speak with you.
Throat. What are they?
Dash. I cannot know them, sir,
They are so wrapp'd in cloaks.
Throat. Have they a woman?
Dash. Yes, sir; but she's mask'd, and in her riding suit.
Throat. Go, make haste, bring them up with reverence.
Who[361] are they, i' faith? h' has brought the wealthy heir?
These stools and cushions stand not handsomely.
Enter William Small-Shanks, Boutcher, Thomas Small-Shanks, Frances, and Beard.