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 20 into a laughter, saying, How now, sir, is your money done so soon? I thought, at first you had more words than money, and now I am convinced of it: Pray, for your credit's sake, try your friends; for I have three or four catskin's more with gold puddings in their bellies. Indeed, said the gentleman, I am content to own you have outdone me, and think you have the philosopher's stone or keep a familiar spirit to bring the gold to you from the mines that produce that metal. But see- ing the world goes so well with you, shall no more go about to persuade my nephew from being your son-in-law, but beg pardon for what I have done. o, you do! said the beggar, then things may be better still. Then turning to the knight, he said, Gather up these loose corns I have scattered, and there is anoth- er catskin to make just a thousand pounds, besides a hundred more to buy her a gown. Take this as her present portion, and as you behave yourself, expect more here after. Remember I give her to you with my blessing Go to church and be mar- ried, and may prosperity attend you. Upon this, the two lovers tell upon their knees, thanked him and departed; while