MOTH

Little pretty, because little. Wherefore apt?

ADRIANO DE ARMADO

And therefore apt, because quick.

MOTH

Speak you this in my praise, master?

ADRIANO DE ARMADO

In thy condign praise.

MOTH

I will praise an eel with the same praise.

ADRIANO DE ARMADO

What, that an eel is ingenious?

MOTH

That an eel is quick.

ADRIANO DE ARMADO

I do say thou art quick in answers: thou heatest my blood.

MOTH

I am answered, sir.

ADRIANO DE ARMADO

I love not to be crossed.

MOTH

[Aside] He speaks the mere contrary; crosses love not him.

ADRIANO DE ARMADO

I have promised to study three years with the duke.

MOTH

You may do it in an hour, sir.

ADRIANO DE ARMADO

Impossible.