At Olivia’s house, the maid Maria and Olivia’s uncle, Sir Toby Belch are talking about Sir Andrew Aguecheek. Sir Toby believes his friend Sir Andrew is Olivia's perfect husband, but Maria only thinks Sir Andrew is a drunkard and a fool.
Who, Sir Andrew Aguecheek? He’s as tall a man as any ’s in Illyria. (1.3.18,20) Also has a lot of money!
What’s that to th’ purpose? He’s a very fool and a prodigal. (1.3.21,24)
As soon as Sir Andrew appeared, Sir Toby immediately introduced him to Maria. Then, Sir Toby begins hinting him to flirt with Maria, but Sir Andrew hardly understands what he meant. Maria walks out after noticing Sir Toby's idea, leaving Sir Toby and Sir Andrew to continue quibbling.
What's that?(1.3.49)...Good Mistress Mary Accost..(1.3.54)
Fare you well, gentlemen. (1.3.59) I got to go.
Accost, Sir Andrew, accost!
You mistake, knight. “Accost” is front her, board her, woo her, assail her. (1.3.55-56)
Viola, now disguised as Cesario, has been employed by Orsino. A few days later, she becomes Orsino's favorite servant. Orsino told her about Olivia and asks him to go see Olivia. Orsino believes Cesario will succeed this time because he is young and more eloquent than other messengers.
My lord. If I do get a chance to see her, what should I say?
O, then unfold the passion of my love.Surprise her with discourse of my dear faith. (1.4.26-27)