Hol. In truth I’ll be as perfect an as in presenti as any of this company, with the grace of God, law: this once—this once—and I do so any more——

Ped. I say, hold him up!    79

Hol. Ha, let me say my prayers first. You know not what you ha’ done now; all the syrup of my brain is run into my buttocks, and ye spill the juice of my wit well. Ha, sweet! ha, sweet! honey, Barbary sugar,[460] sweet master.

Ped. Sans tricks, trifles, delays, demurrers, procrastinations, or retardations, mount him, mount him.

Enter Quadratus, Lampatho, Laverdure, and Simplicius.

Qua. Be merciful, my gentle signior.

Lav. We’ll sue his pardon out.

Ped. He is reprieved: and now, Apollo bless your brains; facundius, and elaborate elegance make your presence gracious in the eyes of your mistress.    91

Lav. You must along with us; lend private ear.

Sim. What is your name?