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Belike some noble gentleman that means,
Travelling some journey, to repose him here.

Enter Servingman.
How now? Who is it?

SERVANT

An’t please your honour, players [75]
That offer service to your lordship.

LORD

Bid them come near.
Enter Players.

Now, fellows, you are welcome.

PLAY ERS

We thank your honour.

LORD

Do you intend to stay with me tonight?

FIRST PLAYER

So please your lordship to accept our duty. [80]

LORD

With all my heart. This fellow I remember
Since once he play’d a farmer’s eldest son.
’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. [85]

SECOND PLAYER

I think ’twas Soto that your honour means.

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
Wherein your cunning can assist me much. [90]
There is a lord will hear you play tonight;
But I am doubtful of your modesties,