First Lord Nay look not so upon me; we shall hear of your
lordship anon.
First Soldier What is his reputation with the duke?
PAROLLES The duke knows him for no other but a poor officer
of mine; and writ to me this other day to turn him
out o' the band: I think I have his letter in my pocket.
First Soldier Marry, we'll search.
PAROLLES In good sadness, I do not know; either it is there,
or it is upon a file with the duke's other letters
in my tent.
First Soldier Here 'tis; here's a paper: shall I read it to you?
PAROLLES I do not know if it be it or no.
BERTRAM Our interpreter does it well.
First Lord Excellently.
First Soldier [Reads] 'Dian, the count's a fool, and full of gold,'--
PAROLLES That is not the duke's letter, sir; that is an
advertisement to a proper maid in Florence, one
Diana, to take heed of the allurement of one Count
Rousillon, a foolish idle boy, but for all that very
ruttish: I pray you, sir, put it up again.
First Soldier Nay, I'll read it first, by your favour.
PAROLLES My meaning in't, I protest, was very honest in the
behalf of the maid; for I knew the young count to be
a dangerous and lascivious boy, who is a whale to
virginity and devours up all the fry it finds.
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