Page 1104 - Shakespeare - Vol. 2

DAVY

Yes, sir. Here is now the smith’s note for shoeing [15] and plough-irons.

SHALLOW
Let it be cast and paid. Sir John, you shall not be excused.

DAVY
Now, sir, a new link to the bucket must needs be had. And, sir, do you mean
to stop any of William’s [20] wages, about the sack he lost [the other day] at

Hinckley fair?

SHALLOW

’A shall answer it. Some pigeons, Davy, a couple of short-legged hens, a joint
of mutton, and any pretty little tiny kickshaws, tell William cook. [25]

DAVY
Doth the man of war stay all night, sir?

SHALLOW
Yea, Davy. I will use him well. A friend i’ th’ court is better than a penny in
purse. Use his men well, Davy, for they are arrant knaves and will backbite.

DAVY
No worse than they are backbitten, sir, for they [30] have marvellous foul

linen.

SHALLOW
Well conceited, Davy. About thy business, Davy.

DAVY
I beseech you, sir, to countenance William Visor of Woncot against Clement
Perkes o’ th’ hill. [35]

SHALLOW
There is many complaints, Davy, against that Visor. That Visor is an arrant

knave, on my knowledge.