But to himself; for no man counts him wise

To tell for truth that which for false is known.

He swears that Gaunt[533] is three-score miles about,

And that the bridge at Paris[534] on the Seine

Is of such thickness, length, and breadth throughout,

That six-score arches can it scarce sustain;

He swears he saw so great a dead man's skull

At Canterbury digg'd out of the ground,10

As[535] would contain of wheat three bushels full;

And that in Kent are twenty yeomen found,