140 Fal. And you, sir! Would you speak with me?
Ford. I make bold to press with so little preparation upon you.
Fal. You’re welcome. What’s your will?—Give us leave, drawer.
Exit Bardolph.
145 Ford. Sir, I am a gentleman that have spent much; my name is Brook.
Fal. Good Master Brook, I desire more acquaintance of you.
Ford. Good Sir John, I sue for yours: not to charge II. 2.
150 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.
Fal. Money is a good soldier, sir, and will on.
155 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.
Fal. Sir, I know not how I may deserve to be your porter.