M. Mery. Yea, but learne this one lesson of me afore,
An hundred pounde of Marriage money doubtlesse, 85
Is ever thirtie pounde sterlyng, or somewhat lesse,
So that hir Thousande pounde yf she be thriftie,
Is muche neere[361] about two hundred and fiftie,
Howebeit wowers and Widowes are never poore.
R. Royster. Is she a Widowe?[362] I love hir better therefore. 90
M. Mery. But I heare she hath made promise to another.
R. Royster. He shall goe without hir, and[363] he were my brother.
M. Mery. I have hearde say, I am right well advised,