No Fear Shakespeare
Henry IV Part 2
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Act 3, Scene 2, Page 3
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SILENCE
Thereafter as they be, a score of good ewes may be worth ten
pounds.
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SILENCE
Depends on the quality. Twenty good ewes could be worth ten pounds.
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SHALLOW
And is old Dooble dead?
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SHALLOW
And old Double’s dead?
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SILENCE
Here come two of Sir John Falstaff’s men, as I think.
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SILENCE
Here come two of Sir John Falstaff’s men, I think.
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Enter BARDOLPH and one with him |
BARDOLPH and another man enter. |
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SHALLOW
Good morrow, honest gentlemen.
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Good morning, gentlemen.
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BARDOLPH
I beseech you, which is Justice Shallow?
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BARDOLPH
If you don’t mind, which of you is Judge Shallow?
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SHALLOW
I am Robert Shallow, sir, a poor esquire of this county and
one of the King’s justices of the peace. What is your good
pleasure with me?
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SHALLOW
I’m Robert Shallow, sir, a poor landowner in this county, and one of the King’s justices of the peace. How can I help you?
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BARDOLPH
My captain, sir, commends him to you, my captain, Sir John
Falstaff, a tall gentleman, by heaven, and a most gallant
leader.
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BARDOLPH
My captain sends his regards. My captain, Sir John Falstaff. He’s a valiant gentleman, I swear, and a brave leader.
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SHALLOW
He greets me well, sir. I knew him a good backsword man.
How doth the good knight? May I ask how my lady his wife
doth?
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SHALLOW
It’s great to hear from him. I knew him to be a good fencer. How’s the good knight doing? And, if you don’t mind my asking, how’s his wife?
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BARDOLPH
Sir, pardon. A soldier is better accommodated than with a
wife.
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BARDOLPH
I beg your pardon, sir. A soldier has no need for a wife; he is well enough accommodated.
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SHALLOW
It is well said, in faith, sir, and it is well said indeed too.
“Better accommodated.” It is good, yea, indeed, is it. Good
phrases are surely, and ever were, very commendable.
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SHALLOW
Well said, I swear, sir. Well said. “Well enough accommodated!” That’s good. That’s very good. Good turns
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