Page 1682 - Shakespeare - Vol. 1
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Let him walk from whence he came, lest he catch cold on’s feet.
ANTIPHOLUS E.
Who talks within, there? Ho, open the door.
DROMIO S.
[within]
Right, sir, I’ll tell you when and you’ll tell me wherefore.
ANTIPHOLUS E.
Wherefore? For my dinner. I have not dined today. [40]
DROMIO S.
[within]
Nor today here you must not. Come again when you may.
ANTIPHOLUS E.
What art thou that keepest me out from the house I owe?
DROMIO S.
[within]
The porter for this time, sir, and my name is Dromio.
DROMIO E.
O, villain, thou hast stolen both mine office and my name.
The one ne’er got me credit, the other mickle blame. [45]
If thou hadst been Dromio today in my place,
Thou wouldst have changed thy face for a name, or thy name for an
ass.
Enter Luce [above].
LUCE
What a coil is there, Dromio! Who are those at the gate?
DROMIO E.
Let my master in, Luce.
LUCE
Faith, no, he comes too late,
