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HOST

Thou’rt an emperor, Caesar, Keiser, and Pheazar. I will entertain Bardolph; he
shall draw, he shall tap. Said I [10] well, bully Hector?

FALSTAFF
Do so, good mine host.

HOST
I have spoke; let him follow. [To Bard] Let me see thee froth and lime. I am

at a word; follow.
Exit.

FALSTAFF
Bardolph, follow him. A tapster is a good trade; [15] an old cloak makes a
new jerkin; a withered servingman a fresh tapster. Go; adieu.

BARDOLPH
It is a life that I have desired: I will thrive.

PISTOL
O base Hungarian wight, wilt thou the spigot wield? [20]

Exit Bardolph.

NYM

He was gotten in drink; is not the humour conceited?

FALSTAFF
I am glad I am so acquit of this tinder-box: his thefts were too open; his
filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time.

NYM
The good humour is to steal at a minute’s rest. [25]

PISTOL
‘Convey’, the wise it call. ‘Steal’! Foh, a fico for the phrase!

FALSTAFF