M. Mery. Yea, but learne this one lesson of me afore,

An hundred pounde of Marriage money doubtlesse Is ever thirtie pound sterlyng, or somewhat lesse. So that hir Thousande pounde yf she be thriftie
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Is much neere about two hundred and fiftie, Howbeit wowers and Widowes are never poore.
R. Royster. Is she a Widowe ? I love hir better therefore.
Af. Mery. But I heare she hath made promise to another.
R, Roy iter. He shall goe without her, and he were my bro- ther. . . .
M, Mery. Yet a fitter wife for your maship might be founde. Such a goodly man as you, etc. {Flattery ad nauseam^
R. Royster. I am sorie God made me so comely doubtlesse. For that maketh me eche where so highly favoured, And all women on me so enamoured.
Af. Mery. Enamoured quod you ? have ye spied out that ? Ah sir, mary nowe I see you know what is what. Enamoured ka ? mary sir say that againe, But I thought not ye had marked it so plaine.
R. Royster. Yes, eche where they gaze all upon me and stare.