Or else, refusing me, to wed this shepherd; [Exeunt ROSALIND and CELIA. 32 Enter TOUCHSTONE and AUDREY. Jaq. There is, sure, another flood toward, and these couples are coming to the ark. Here comes a pair of very strange beasts, which in all tongues are called fools. 38 not cut well, he was in the mind it was: this is called 'the retort courteous.' If I sent him word again, it was not well cut, he would send me word, he cut it to please himself: this is called the 'quip modest.' If again, it was not well cut, he disabled my judgment: this is called the 'reply churlish.' If again, it was not well cut, he would answer, I spake not true: this is called the 'reproof valiant:' if again, it was not well cut, he would say, I lie: this is called the 'countercheck quarrelsome': and so to the 'lie circumstantial,' and the 'lie direct.' Jaq. And how oft did you say his beard was not well cut? 88 Touch. O sir, we quarrel in print; by the book, as you have books for good manners: I Touch. Salutation and greeting to you all! will name you the degrees. The first, the retort Jaq. Good my lord, bid him welcome. This courteous; the second, the 'quip modest;' the is the motley-minded gentleman that I have so third, the 'reply churlish;' the fourth, the 'reoften met in the forest: he hath been a courtier, proof valiant;' the fifth, the countercheck he swears. 43 quarrelsome;' the sixth, the 'lie with circumTouch. If any man doubt that, let him put stance;' the seventh, the 'lie direct.' All these me to my purgation. I have trod a measure; I you may avoid but the lie direct; and you may have flattered a lady; I have been politic with avoid that too, with an 'if.' I knew when seven my friend, smooth with mine enemy; I have un- justices could not take up a quarrel; but when done three tailors; I have had four quarrels, the parties were met themselves, one of them and like to have fought one. 49 thought but of an 'if,' as 'If you said so, then I said so;' and they shook hands and swore brothers. Your 'if' is the only peace-maker; much virtue in 'if.' Jaq. And how was that ta'en up? Touch. Faith, we met, and found the quarrel was upon the seventh cause. 52 Jaq. How seventh cause? Good my lord, like this fellow. very well. 109 Jaq. Is not this a rare fellow, my lord? he's as good at any thing, and yet a fool. Duke S. He uses his folly like a stalkinghorse, and under the presentation of that he shoots his wit. Duke S. I like him Touch. God 'ild you, sir; I desire you of the like. I press in here, sir, amongst the rest of the country copulatives, to swear, and to forswear, according as marriage binds and blood breaks. Enter HYMEN, leading ROSALIND in woman's A poor virgin, sir, an ill-favoured thing, sir, but mine own: a poor humour of mine, sir, to take that that no man else will. Rich honesty dwells like a miser, sir, in a poor house, as your pearl in your foul oyster. 64 clothes, and CELIA. Hym. Then is there mirth in heaven, Good duke, receive thy daughter; Yea, brought her hither, 116 120 That thou mightst join her hand with his, Ros. [To DUKE S.] To you I give myself, for [To ORLANDO.] To you I give myself, for I am Duke S. If there be truth in sight, you are Orl. If there be truth in sight, you are my Phe. If sight and shape be true, 128 Ros. [To DUKE S.] I'll have no father, if you be not he. [TO ORLANDO.] I'll have no husband, if you be not he: [ToPHEBE.] Nor ne'er wed woman, if you be not she. Hym. Peace, ho! I bar confusion: 'Tis I must make conclusion Duke S. 176 Where, meeting with an old religious man, 136 If truth holds true contents. [TO ORLANDO and ROSALIND.] You and you no cross shall part: [TO OLIVER and CELIA.] You and you [ToPHEBE.] You to his love must accord, Wedding is great Juno's crown: The duke hath put on a religious life, 184 188 Jaq. To him will I: out of these convertites 144 There is much matter to be heard and learn'd. [TO DUKE S.] You to your former honour I bequeath; 193 Your patience and your virtue well deserve it: 148 [To OLIVER.] You to your land, and love, and O blessed bond of board and bed! to me: 152 Even daughter, welcome in no less degree. Thy faith my fancy to thee doth combine. Enter JAQUES DE BOYS. 156 196 [TO SILVIUS.] You to a long and well-deserved bed: [TO TOUCHSTONE.] And you to wrangling; for thy loving voyage Is but for two months victual'd. So, to your I am for other than for dancing measures. 200 good wine needs no bush, 'tis true that a good play needs no epilogue; yet to good wine they do use good bushes, and good plays prove the better by the help of good epilogues. What a case am I in then, that am neither a good epilogue, nor cannot insinuate with you in the behalf of a good play! I am not furnished like a beggar, therefore to beg will not become me: my way is, to conjure you; and I'll begin with the women. I charge you, O women! for the love you bear to men, to like as much of this play as please you: and I charge you, O men! for the love you bear to women, as I perceive by your simpering none of you hate them,-that between you and the women, the play may please. If I were a woman I would kiss as many of you as had beards that pleased me, complexions that liked me, and breaths that I defied not; and, I am sure, as many as have good beards, or good faces, or sweet breaths, will, for my kind offer, when I make curtsy, bid me farewell. [Exeunt. GREMIO, HORTENSIO, Suitors to Bianca. Servants to Lucentio GRUMIO, Servants to Petruchio Pedant, set up to personate Vincentio. KATHARINA, the Shrew, Daughters to Bap- Tailor, Haberdasher, and Servants attending on Baptista and Petruchio. SCENE.-Sometimes in Padua; and sometimes in PETRUCHIO's House in the Country. Host. You will not pay for the glasses you have burst? 8 Sly. No, not a denier. Go by, Jeronimy, go to thy cold bed, and warm thee. Host. I know my remedy: I must go fetch the third-borough. [Exit. Sly. Third, or fourth, or fifth borough, I'll answer him by law. I'll not budge an inch, boy: let him come, and kindly. [Lies down on the ground, and falls asleep. Horns winded. Enter a Lord from hunting, with Huntsmen and Servants. Lord. Huntsman, I charge thee, tender well my hounds: 16 Brach Merriman, the poor cur is emboss'd, And couple Clowder with the deep-mouth'd brach. Lord. Thou art a fool: if Echo were as fleet, I would esteem him worth a dozen such. But sup them well, and look unto them all: 28 To-morrow I intend to hunt again. First Hunt. I will, my lord. Lord. [Sees SLY.] What's here? one dead, or drunk? See, doth he breathe? Sec. Hunt. He breathes, my lord. Were he not warm'd with ale, 32 This were a bed but cold to sleep so soundly. Lord. O monstrous beast! how like a swine he lies! Grim death, how foul and loathsome is thine image! Sirs, I will practise on this drunken man. 36 A most delicious banquet by his bed, 4: Some one be ready with a costly suit, For he is nothing but a mighty lord. 68 First Hunt. My lord, I warrant you we will play our part, As he shall think, by our true diligence, How now! who is it? Serv. An it please your honour, Players that offer service to your lordship. Lord. Bid them come near. Enter Players. Now, fellows, you are welcome. Players. We thank your honour. 80 Lord. Do you intend to stay with me to-night? A Player. So please your lordship to accept our duty. Lord. With all my heart. This fellow I remember, Since once he play'd a farmer's eldest son: 84 'Twas where you woo'd the gentlewoman so well. I have forgot your name; but, sure, that part Was aptly fitted and naturally perform'd. A Play. I think 'twas Soto that your honour means. 88 Lord. 'Tis very true: thou didst it excellent. Well, you are come to me in happy time, The rather for I have some sport in hand |