M. Mery. What shoulde I else sir, it is my duetie pardee:

R. Royster. I promise thou shalt not lacke, while I have a grote.

M. Mery. Faith sir, and I nere had more nede of a newe cote.

R. Royster. Thou shalte have one to morowe, and golde for to spende. 155

M. Mery. Then I trust to bring the day to a good ende.

For as for mine owne parte having money inowe,

I could lyve onely with the remembrance of you.

But nowe to your Widowe whome you love so hotte.

R. Royster. By cocke thou sayest truthe, I had almost forgotte. 160

M. Mery. What if Christian Custance will not have you what?