[He bows his head.] Yes.

Mistress Hall:

I hope you have given something good to mother in it. She’s been so good to us.

Shakespeare:

[Opens his eyes.] Yes.

Mistress Hall:

Years ago she may have been jealous; but she has never left us for an hour. You must forgive, you know, if you hope for forgiveness.

Shakespeare:

[Very low voice.] I know.

Mistress Hall: