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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 seeing the world goes so well with you, I shall no more go about to persuade my nephew from being your son-in-law, but beg pardon for what I have done, 0, you do! said the beggar, then things may be better still. Then turning to the knight, he said, Gather up these loose coins I have scattered, and there is another 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 hereafter. Remember I give her to you with my blessing. Go to church and be married, and may prosperity attend you.

Upon this, the two lovers fell upon their knees, thanked him and departed; while