M. Mery. By the faith that I owe to God sir, but ye bee.

Woulde I might for your sake, spend a thousande pound land. 115

R. Royster. I dare say thou wouldest have me to thy husbande.

M. Mery. Yea: And I were the fairest lady in the shiere,

And knewe you as I know you, and see you nowe here.

Well I say no more.

R. Royster. Grammercies with all my hart.

M. Mery. But since that can not be, will ye play a wise parte? 120

R. Royster. How should I?

M. Mery. Refraine[523] from Custance a while now.