What's been giving me trouble

Good master Mustardseed! I know your patience well;
It was the same cowardly, giant-like ox-beef that hath
devoured many gentlemen of your house. I promise you,
your kindred hath made my eyes water ere now. I shall desire
your more acquaintance, good Master Mustardseed!

now let's see if I got it right.

shit.

Good Master Mustardseed, I know your patience well;
that same cowardly, giant-like ox-beef hath devoured
Many a gentlemen of your house: I promise you,
Your kindred had made my eyes water ere now. I
desire your more acquaintance, good Master Mustardseed.

Not that bad... still paraphrasing a bit; gotta nail those down.