ASO. Od so! what would you have me do?

MOR. Come hither, master Asotus.--I do ensure your ladyships, he
is a gentleman of a very worthy desert: and of a most bountiful
nature.--You must shew and insinuate yourself responsible, and
equivalent now to my commendment.--Good honours grace him.

ASO. I protest, more then most fair ladies, "I do wish all variety
of divine pleasures, choice sports, sweet music, rich fare, brave
attire, soft beds, and silken thoughts, attend these fair
beauties". Will it please your ladyship to wear this chain of
pearl, and this diamond, for my sake?

ARG. O!

ASO. And you, madam, this jewel and pendants?

ARG. O!

PHA. We know not how to deserve these bounties, out of so slight
merit, Asotus.

PHI. No, in faith, but there's my glove for a favour.

PHA. And soon after the revels, I will bestow a garter on you.

ASO. O lord, ladies! it is more grace than ever I could have
hoped, but that it pleaseth your ladyships to extend. I protest
it is enough, that you but take knowledge of my--if your
ladyships want embroidered gowns, tires of any fashion, rebatues,
jewels, or carcanets, any thing whatsoever, if you vouchsafe to
accept--

CUP. And for it they will help you to shoe-ties, and devices.

ASO. I cannot utter myself, dear beauties, but; you can conceive--

ARG. O!

PHA. Sir, we will acknowledge your service, doubt not--
henceforth, you shall be no more Asotus to us, but our goldfinch,
and we your cages.

ASO. O Venus! madams! how shall I deserve this? if I were but
made acquainted with Hedon, now,--I'll try: pray you, away.

[TO ARGURION.]

MER. How he prays money to go away from him.

ASO. Amorphus, a word with you; here's a watch I would bestow upon
you, pray you make me known to that gallant.

AMO. That I will, sir.--Monsieur Hedon, I must entreat you to
exchange knowledge with this gentleman.

HED. 'Tis a thing, next to the water, we expect, I thirst after,
sir. Good monsieur Asotus.

ASO. Good monsieur Hedon, I would be glad to be loved of men of
your rank and spirit, I protest. Please you to accept this pair of
bracelets, sir; they are not worth the bestowing--

MER. O Hercules, how the gentleman purchases, this must needs
bring Argurion to a consumption.

HED. Sir, I shall never stand in the merit of