Wan. Let's see them in the chamber first, and then I shall go with some heart about the business. So, so, creep close and quietly: you know the way; the widow lies in the high bed, and the pallet is next the door.
[They kneel at the door to go in; she shakes her coats over them.
Wild. Must we creep?
Wan. Yes, yes, down upon your knees always, till you get a woman, and then stand up for the cause: stay, let me shake my smock over you for luck's sake.
Jolly. Why so? I warrant you [I'll] thrive.
Par. A pox take you, I'll pare your nails when I get you from this place once.
Wan. Sweetheart, sweetheart, off with your shoes.
Par. Ay, with all my heart, there's an old shoe after you.[270] Would I gave all in my shop the rest were furnished with wives too!
Jolly. Parson, the sun is rising; go send in the fiddlers, and set the cook on work; let him chop soundly.