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And may, for aught thou know’st, affected be. They draw.

CHIRON

Demetrius, thou dost overween in all,
And so in this, to bear me down with braves. [30]
’Tis not the difference of a year or two
Makes me less gracious, or thee more fortunate;
I am as able and as fit as thou
To serve, and to deserve my mistress’ grace,
And that my sword upon thee shall approve,
And plead my passions for Lavinia’s love.

AARON

Clubs, clubs! these lovers will not keep the peace.

DEMET RIUS

Why, boy, although our mother, unadvised,
Gave you a dancing-rapier by your side,
Are you so disperate grown, to threat your friends? [40]
Go to; have your lath glued within your sheath
Till you know better how to handle it.

CHIRON

Meanwhile, sir, with the little skill I have,
Full well shalt thou perceive how much I dare.

DEMET RIUS

Ay, boy, grow ye so brave?

AARON

Why, how now, lords!
So near the emperor’s palace dare ye draw,
And maintain such a quarrel openly?
Full well I wot the ground of all this grudge;
I would not for a million of gold
The cause were known to them it most concerns; [50]
Nor would your noble mother for much more
Be so dishonoured in the court of Rome.
For shame, put up.