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I do believe the swearer. What with me?

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Shall I vouchsafe your worship a word or two?

FALSTAFF
Two thousand, fair woman, and I’ll vouchsafe thee the hearing. [40]

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There is one Mistress Ford, sir − I pray come a little nearer this ways − I
myself dwell with Master Doctor Caius −

FALSTAFF
Well, on; Mistress Ford, you say −

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Your worship says very true. − I pray your [45] worship come a little nearer

this ways.

FALSTAFF
I warrant thee, nobody hears. Mine own people, mine own people.

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Are they so? Heaven bless them, and make them his servants! [50]

FALSTAFF
Well, Mistress Ford − what of her?

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Why, sir, she’s a good creature. − Lord, Lord, your worship’s a wanton! Well,

heaven forgive you and all of us, I pray!

FALSTAFF

Mistress Ford; come, Mistress Ford. [55]

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