Quick as a flash William replied: "I know more than those who know less, and know less than those who know more."
"Sharp answer, 'boy.' See me to-morrow at the Blackfriars at noon."
We turned aside and left Field and Burbage to their business; while Dick Burbage, the gay theatrical rake, invited us across the way to the Bull's Head, where we irrigated our anatomy, and then returned to the printing shop.
Field informed me that he had given us a great setting up with old Burbage; and would see his partner Greene, the playwright, and add to our recommendation for energy and learning.
We were invited to dine with Field that evening at eight o'clock at the Boar's Head Tavern, where Dame Quickly dispensed the best food and fluid of the lower town, and where the wags and wits of all lands congregated in security.
"At the very witching time of night
When church yards yawn and hell itself
Breathes out contagion to this world."
CHAPTER VI.
TAVERNS. THEATRES. VARIEGATED SOCIETY.
"Man's evil manners live in brass;
Their virtues we write in water."