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VIAT. My respect to you, and that together, may 

 do much, Sir ; otherwise, to be plain with you, I do 

 not find myself much inclined that way. 



Pise. Well, Sir, your raillery upon our mountains 

 has brought us almost home ; and look you where the 

 same river of Dove has again met us to bid you welcome, 

 and to invite you to a dish of trouts to-morrow. 



VIAT. Is this the same we saw at the foot of Penmen- 

 Maure ? It is a much finer river here. 



Pise. It will appear yet much finer to-morrow. 

 But look you, Sir, here appears the house, that is now 

 like to be your inn, for want of a better. 



VIAT. It appears on a sudden, but not before 'twas 

 looked for ; it stands prettily, and here's wood about it 

 too, but so young, as appears to be of your own planting. 



Pise. It is so ; will it please you to alight, Sir ; and 

 now permit me, after all your pains and dangers, to 

 take you in my arms, and to assure you, that you are 

 infinitely welcome. 



VIAT. I thank you, Sir, and am glad with all my 

 heart I am here ; for, in downright truth, I am exceeding 

 weary. 



Pise. You will sleep so much the better ; you shall 

 presently have a light supper, and to bed. Come, Sirs, 

 lay the cloth, and bring what you have presently, and 

 let the gentleman's bed be made ready in the meantime, 

 in my father Walton's chamber ; and now, Sir, here 

 is my service to you, and once more welcome. 



VIAT. Ay marry, Sir, this glass of good sack has 

 refreshed me, and I'll make as bold with your meat, for 

 the trot has got me a good stomach. 



Pise. Come, Sir, fall to then, you see my little supper 

 is always ready when I come home ; and I'll make no 

 stranger of you. 



VIAT. That your meal is so soon ready is a sign 

 your servants know your certain hours, Sir ; I confess 



