Page 573 - Shakespeare - Vol. 1

SMIT H

[aside]
’A must needs, for beggary is valiant.

CADE

I am able to endure much.

DICK

[aside]
No question of that: for I have seen him whipped three market-days
together. [55]

CADE

I fear neither sword nor fire.

WEAVER

[aside]
He need not fear the sword, for his coat is of proof.

DICK

[aside]
But methinks he should stand in fear of fire, being burnt i’th’hand for
stealing of sheep. [60]

CADE

Be brave then, for your captain is brave, and vows reformation. There shall
be in England seven halfpenny loaves sold for a penny; the three-hooped
pot shall have ten hoops, and I will make it felony to drink small beer; all
the realm shall be in common; and in Cheapside shall [65] my palfrey go to
grass; and when I am king, as king I will be -

ALL

God save your majesty!

CADE

I thank you, good people. There shall be no money, all shall eat and drink
on my score; and I will [70] apparel them all in one livery that they may
agree like brothers, and worship me their lord.

DICK