Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 / 2008-06-16 00:00:00
LUCULLIUS. La, la, la, la! 'Nothing doubting' says he? Alas,
good
lord! a noble gentleman 'tis, if he would not keep so good a
house. Many a time and often I ha' din'd with him and told
him
on't; and come again to supper to him of purpose to have him
spend less; and yet he would embrace no counsel, take no
warning
by my coming. Every man has his fault, and honesty is his. I
ha'
told him on't, but I could ne'er get him from't.
Re-enter SERVANT, with wine
SERVANT. Please your lordship, here is the wine.
LUCULLUS. Flaminius, I have noted thee always wise. Here's to
thee.
FLAMINIUS. Your lordship speaks your pleasure.
LUCULLUS. I have observed thee always for a towardly prompt
spirit,
give thee thy due, and one that knows what belongs to reason,
and
canst use the time well, if the time use thee well. Good
parts in
thee. [To SERVANT] Get you gone, sirrah. [Exit SERVANT] Draw
nearer, honest Flaminius. Thy lord's a bountiful gentleman;
but
thou art wise, and thou know'st well enough, although thou
com'st
to me, that this is no time to lend money, especially upon
bare
friendship without security. Here's three solidares for thee.
Good boy, wink at me, and say thou saw'st me not.
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