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You are a thousand times a properer man

You are a thousand times a properer man
Than she a woman. ‘Tis such fools as you
That makes the world full of ill-favor'd children.
‘Tis not her glass, but you that flatters her,
And out of you she sees herself more proper
Than any of her lineaments can show her.
But, mistress, know yourself, down on your knees,
And thank heaven, fasting, for a good man's love;
For I must tell you friendly in your ear,
Sell when you can, you are not for all markets.
Cry the man mercy, love him, take his offer;
Foul is most foul, being foul to be a scoffer.
So take her to thee, shepherd. Fare you well.

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Act 3
Scene 5
Line 51

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