Kath. Asses are made to bear, and so are you.

Pet. Women are made to bear, and so are you.

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Kath. No such [jade as you], if me you mean.

Pet. Alas, good Kate, I will not burden thee!

For, knowing thee to be but young and light,—

Kath. Too light for such a swain as you to catch;

And yet as heavy as my weight should be.

Pet. [Should be]! should—[buzz]!

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