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Often resort unto this gentlewoman?

Host. I tell you what Launce, his man, told me: he lov’d her out of all nick.

Jul. Where is Launce?

Host. Gone to seek his dog, which to-morrow, by his master’s command, he must carry for a present to his lady.

Jul. Peace, stand aside, the company parts.

Pro.

Sir Thurio, fear not you, I will so plead,

That you shall say my cunning drift excels.

Thu.

Where meet we?

Pro.

At Saint Gregory’s well.

Thu.

Farewell.

[Exeunt Thurio and Musicians.]

[Enter] Silvia [above at her window].

Pro.

Madam, good ev’n to your ladyship.

Sil.

I thank you for your music, gentlemen.

Who is that that spake?

Pro.

One, lady, if you knew his pure heart’s truth,

You would quickly learn to know him by his voice.

Sil. Sir Proteus, as I take it.

Pro. Sir Proteus, gentle lady, and your servant.

Sil.

What’s your will?

Pro.

That I may compass yours.

Sil.

You have your wish: my will is even this,

That presently you hie you home to bed.

Thou subtile, perjur’d, false, disloyal man,