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SERVANT . An it please your honour , players That offer service to your lordship .
LORD . Bid them come near . [ Enter PLAYERS .] Now , fellows , you are welcome . PLAYERS . We thank your honour . LORD . Do you intend to stay with me to-night ? PLAYER . So please your lordship to accept our duty .
LORD . With all my heart . This fellow I remember Since once he play ' d a farmer ' s eldest son ; ' Twas where you woo ' d the gentlewoman so well . I have forgot your name ; but , sure , that part Was aptly fitted and naturally perform ' d .
PLAYER . I think ' twas Soto that your honour means .
LORD . ' Tis very true ; thou didst it excellent . Well , you are come to me in happy time , The rather for I have some sport in hand Wherein your cunning can assist me much . There is a lord will hear you play to-night ; But I am doubtful of your modesties , Lest , over-eying of his odd behaviour , -- For yet his honour never heard a play , -- You break into some merry passion And so offend him ; for I tell you , sirs , If you should smile , he grows impatient .
PLAYER . Fear not , my lord ; we can contain ourselves , Were he the veriest antick in the world .
LORD . Go , sirrah , take them to the buttery , And give them friendly welcome every one : Let them want nothing that my house affords .
[ Exit one with the PLAYERS .]