Set a fair fashion on our entertainment,
Which was not half so beautiful and kind;
You have added worth unto 't and lustre,
And entertain'd me with mine own device;
I am to thank you for 't.
FIRST LADY
My lord, you take us even at the best.
APEMANTUS. Faith, for the worst is filthy; and would not hold taking, I doubt me.
TIMON
Ladies, there is an idle banquet
Attends you; please you to dispose yourselves.
ALL LADIES
Most thankfully, my lord.
[Exeunt CUPID and LADIES.]
TIMON
Flavius!
FLAVIUS
My lord!
TIMON
The little casket bring me hither.
FLAVIUS
Yes, my lord. [Aside.] More jewels yet!
There is no crossing him in 's humour;
Else I should tell him well, i' faith, I should,
When all's spent, he'd be cross'd then, an he could.
'Tis pity bounty had not eyes behind,
That man might ne'er be wretched for his mind.
[Exit.]
FIRST LORD
Where be our men?
SERVANT
Here, my lord, in readiness.
SECOND LORD
Our horses!
[Re-enter FLAVIUS, with the casket.]
TIMON
O, my friends! I have one word to say to you;
Look you, my good lord,
I must entreat you, honour me so much
As to advance this jewel; accept it and wear it,
Kind my lord.
FIRST LORD
I am so far already in your gifts —
ALL
So are we all.
[Enter a SERVANT.]
SERVANT
My lord, there are certain nobles of the Senate
Newly alighted and come to visit you.
TIMON
They are fairly welcome.
FLAVIUS
I beseech your honour,
Vouchsafe me a word; it does concern you near.
TIMON
Near! why then, another time I'll hear thee.
I prithee let's be provided to show them entertainment.
FLAVIUS
[Aside.]