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FIRST LORD

I should think so. He hath sent me an earnest inviting, which many my near
occasions did urge me to [10] put off; but he hath conjur’d me beyond them,
and I must needs appear.

SECOND LORD
In like manner was I in debt to my importunate business, but he would not

hear my excuse. I am sorry, when he sent to borrow of me, that my provision
[15] was out.

FIRST LORD
I am sick of that grief too, as I understand how all things go.

SECOND LORD
Every man here’s so. What would he have borrowed of you? [20]

FIRST LORD
A thousand pieces.

SECOND LORD
A thousand pieces?

FIRST LORD
What of you?

SECOND LORD

He sent to me, sir − Here he comes.

Enter Timon and Attendants.

TIMON
With all my heart, gentlemen both; and how fare [25] you?

FIRST LORD
Ever at the best, hearing well of your lordship.

SECOND LORD