CARLO BUFFONE
Who, he? a gull, a fool, no salt in him i' the earth, man: he looks like a fresh salmon kept in a tub; he'll be spent shortly. His brain's lighter than his feather already, and his tongue more subject to lie than that's to wag: he sleeps with a musk-cat every night, and walks all day hanged in pomander chains for penance; he has his skin tanned in civet, to make his complexion strong, and the sweetness of his youth lasting in the sense of his sweet lady. A good empty puff; he loves you well, signior.
SOGLIARDO
There shall be no love lost, sir, I'll assure you.

In this witty exchange from Ben Jonson's "Every Man out of His Humour," the character of Carlo Buffone delivers a colorful critique of Fastidious Brisk, a superficial and vain courtier. Buffone paints Brisk as an empty and foolish figure, comparing his brain to a feather, highlighting his deceitful tongue, and mocking his ridiculous efforts to maintain an attractive appearance. This vivid imagery exposes Brisk's pretentious nature and lack of genuine substance. Sogliardo, a gullible newly-rich character, naively responds with the assurance that "There shall be no love lost," misunderstanding the phrase. Though it conveys an intention of reciprocal affection, the irony is that both Sogliardo and Brisk are oblivious to the mutual insincerity and vanity in their relationship. This exchange captures the satirical tone of Jonson's play, poking fun at societal pretensions and the folly of its characters.