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I promised you redress of these same grievances
Whereof you did complain, which, by mine honour,
I will perform with a most Christian care. [115]
But for you, rebels, look to taste the due

Meet for rebellion [and such acts as yours].
Most shallowly did you these arms commence,
Fondly brought here and foolishly sent hence.
Strike up our drums, pursue the scattered stray. [120]

God, and not we, hath safely fought to-day.
Some guard these traitors to the block of death,
Treason’s true bed and yielder up of breath.
[Exeunt.]

Scene III IT

Alarum. Excursions. Enter Falstaff [and Coleville, meeting].

FALSTAFF
What’s your name sir? Of what condition are you, and of what place?

COLEVILLE
I am a knight, sir, and my name is Coleville of the dale.

FALSTAFF
Well, then, Coleville is your name, a knight is [5] your degree, and your place

the dale. Coleville shall be still your name, a traitor your degree, and the
dungeon your place, a place deep enough. So shall you be still Coleville of the
dale.

COLEVILLE
Are not you Sir John Falstaff? [10]

FALSTAFF
As good a man as he, sir, whoe’er I am. Do ye yield, sir, or shall I sweat for

you? If I do sweat, they are the drops of thy lovers, and they weep for thy
death. Therefore rouse up fear and trembling, and do observance to my
mercy. [15]