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For many friends, and all his ancient servants, Forgetting none, he hath made kind provision. His Lady's dowry is enlarg'd, and Mencia Receives a noble portion to bestow Upon her early lover, this good youth, Whom he hath named with words of special love.

Weep freely, gentle youth; whom he hath loved Shall ever in his Prince's favour hold An honourable place.—Pray thee, proceed.

He hath besides, for good and pious ends, A large benevolence

Hush! he approaches.

My noble friend, I felt a strong desire Once more—a short intrusion.

Say not so. Your Grace is come to wish me a good morrow, And cheer me on this outset of my way.

Alas! a dismal cheer, a woful morrow!