Now that he was on his legs , it was more difficult to make certain of his age . His face looked somewhat older in expression , but it was as smooth as a young child 's ; and in bone and body he was unusually slender , and somewhat awkward of gait . `` Ye have called me , Sir Daniel , '' he said . `` Was it to laugh at my poor plight ? '' `` Nay , now , let laugh , '' said the knight . `` Good shrew , let laugh , I pray you . An ye could see yourself , I warrant ye would laugh the first . '' `` Well , '' cried the lad , flushing , `` ye shall answer this when ye answer for the other . Laugh while yet ye may ! '' `` Nay , now , good cousin , '' replied Sir Daniel , with some earnestness , `` think not that I mock at you , except in mirth , as between kinsfolk and singular friends . I will make you a marriage of a thousand pounds , go to ! and cherish you exceedingly . I took you , indeed , roughly , as the time demanded ; but from henceforth I shall ungrudgingly maintain and cheerfully serve you . Ye shall be Mrs. Shelton -- Lady Shelton , by my troth ! for the lad promiseth bravely . Tut ! ye will not shy for honest laughter ; it purgeth melancholy . They are no rogues who laugh , good cousin . Good mine host , lay me a meal now for my cousin , Master John . Sit ye down , sweetheart , and eat . ''
`` Nay , '' said Master XXXXX , `` I will break no bread .
Daniel John Shelton Tut first kinsfolk pounds purgeth shrew troth