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 SILENCE
  Thereafter as they be, a score of good ewes may be worth ten
45 pounds.
SILENCE
Depends on the quality. Twenty good ewes could be worth ten pounds.
 SHALLOW
  And is old Dooble dead?
SHALLOW
And old Double's dead?
 SILENCE
  Here come two of Sir John Falstaff's men, as I think.
SILENCE
Here come two of Sir John Falstaff's men, I think.
Enter BARDOLPH and one with him
BARDOLPH and another man enter.
 SHALLOW
  Good morrow, honest gentlemen.
 BARDOLPH
  I beseech you, which is Justice Shallow?
BARDOLPH
Good morning, gentlemen. If you don't mind, which of you is Judge Shallow?
 SHALLOW
50 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?
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?
 BARDOLPH
  My captain, sir, commends him to you, my captain, Sir John
  Falstaff, a tall gentleman, by heaven, and a most gallant
55 leader.
BARDOLPH
My captain sends his regards. My captain, Sir John Falstaff. He's a valiant gentleman, I swear, and a brave leader.
 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?
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?
 BARDOLPH
  Sir, pardon. A soldier is better accommodated than with a
60 wife.
BARDOLPH
I beg your pardon, sir. A soldier has no need for a wife; he is well enough accommodated.
 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.
SHALLOW
Well said, I swear, sir. Well said. “Well enough accommodated!” That's good. That's very good. Good turns

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