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Quick. Sir—let me speak with you in your chamber. You shall hear how things go, and, I warrant, to your content. Here is a letter will say somewhat. Good hearts, what ado here is to bring you together! Sure, one of you does not serve heaven well, that you are so cross’d.

Fal. Come up into my chamber.

Exeunt.

¶

Enter Fenton, Host.

Host. Master Fenton, talk not to me, my mind is heavy; I will give over all.

Fent.

Yet hear me speak. Assist me in my purpose,

And (as I am a gentleman) I’ll give thee

A hundred pound in gold more than your loss.

Host. I will hear you, Master Fenton, and I will (at the least) keep your counsel.

Fent.

From time to time I have acquainted you

With the dear love I bear to fair Anne Page,

Who mutually hath answer’d my affection

(So far forth as herself might be her chooser)

Even to my wish. I have a letter from her

Of such contents as you will wonder at;

The mirth whereof so larded with my matter,

That neither, singly, can be manifested

Without the show of both. Fat Falstaff