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16  Cel. Were I my father, coz, would I do this?

Orl. I am more proud to be Sir Rowland's son,

His youngest son; and would not change that calling,

To be adopted heir to Frederick.

Ros. My father lov'd Sir Rowland as his soul,

And all the world was of my father's mind:

Had I before known this young man his son,

I should have given him tears unto entreaties,

Ere he should thus have ventur'd.

Cel.Gentle cousin,

Let us go thank him and encourage him:

My father's rough and envious disposition

Sticks me at heart. Sir, you have well deserv'd:

If you do keep your promises in love

But justly, as you have exceeded all promise,

Your mistress shall be happy.

Ros.Gentleman,

[Giving him a chain from her neck.]

Wear this for me, one out of suits with fortune,

That could give more, but that her hand lacks means.

Shall we go, coz?

Cel.Ay. Fare you well, fair gentleman.

Orl. Can I not say, I thank you? My better parts

Are all thrown down, and that which here stands up

Is but a quintain, a mere lifeless block.

Ros. He calls us back: my pride fell with my fortunes;

I'll ask him what he would. Did you call, sir?

Sir, you have wrestled well, and overthrown

 250 calling: name

255 unto: in addition to

258 envious: spiteful

259 Sticks heart: stabs me to the heart

261 But justly: as exactly

promise: i.e., in wrestling

263 suits fortune; cf. n.

264 could: i.e., could find it in her heart

266 better parts: i.e., his spirit and sense

268 quintain; cf. n. 