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They do, they do; and are apparell’d thus,

Like Muscovites or Russians, as I guess.

Their purpose is to parley, to court, and dance,

And every one his love-feat will advance

Unto his several mistress, which they’ll know

By favors several which they did bestow.

Prin.

And will they so? The gallants shall be task’d:

For, ladies, we will every one be mask’d,

And not a man of them shall have the grace,

Despite of suit, to see a lady’s face.

Hold, Rosaline, this favor thou shalt wear,

And then the King will court thee for his dear.

Hold, take thou this, my sweet, and give me thine,

So shall Berowne take me for Rosaline.

And change you favors too, so shall your loves

Woo contrary, deceiv’d by these removes.

Ros.

Come on then, wear the favors most in sight.

Kath.

But in this changing, what is your intent?

Prin.

The effect of my intent is to cross theirs:

They do it but in mockery merriment,

And mock for mock is only my intent.

Their several counsels they unbosom shall

To loves mistook, and so be mock’d withal