FALSTAFF.
You’re welcome. What’s your will?—Give us leave, drawer.
[Exit Bardolph.]
FORD
Sir, I am a gentleman that have spent much. My name is Brook.
FALSTAFF.
Good Master Brook, I desire more acquaintance of you.
FORD.
Good Sir John, I sue for yours; not to charge you, for I must let you understand I think myself in better plight for a lender than you are, the which hath something emboldened me to this unseasoned intrusion; for they say, if money go before, all ways do lie open.
FALSTAFF.
Money is a good soldier, sir, and will on.
FORD.
Troth, and I have a bag of money here troubles me. If you will help to bear it, Sir John, take all, or half, for easing me of the carriage.
FALSTAFF.
Sir, I know not how I may deserve to be your porter.
FORD.
I will tell you, sir, if you will give me the hearing.
FALSTAFF.
Speak, good Master Brook. I shall be glad to be your servant.