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Bless you, sir. [140]

FALSTAFF
And you, sir. Would you speak with me?

FORD
I make bold to press with so little preparation upon you.

FALSTAFF
You’re welcome. What’s your will? − Give us leave, drawer. [145]
[Exit Bardolph.]

FORD
Sir, I am a gentleman that have spent much; my name is Brook.

FALSTAFF
Good Master Brook, I desire more acquaintance of you.

FORD
Good Sir John, I sue for yours; not to charge you, for [150] I must let you
understand I think myself in better plight for a lender than you are − the
which hath something emboldened me to this unseasoned intrusion; for they
say, if money go before, all ways do lie open.

FALSTAFF

Money is a good soldier, sir, and will on. [155]

FORD

Troth, and I have a bag of money here troubles me; if you will help to bear it,
Sir John, take all, or half, for easing me of the carriage.

FALSTAFF
Sir, I know not how I may deserve to be your porter. [160]

FORD
I will tell you, sir, if you will give me the hearing.