There grow and multiply, whilst fresher air
Breeds me a fresher fortune. How, illusion! [Spies the casket.
What, hath the devil coined himself before me?
'Tis metal good, it rings well, I am waking,
And taking too I hope; now God's dear blessing
Upon his heart that left it here, 'tis mine;
These pearls, I take it, were not left for swine. [Exit.
Wife. I do not like this unthrifty youth should embezzle away the money; the poor gentlewoman his mother will have a heavy heart for it, God knows.
Cit. And reason good, sweetheart.
Wife. But let him go, I'll tell Ralph a tale in's ear, shall fetch him again with a wanion, I warrant him, if he be above ground; and besides, George, here be a number of sufficient gentlemen can witness, and myself, and yourself, and the musicians, if we be called in question; but here comes Ralph, George; thou shalt hear him speak, as he were an Emperal.