Where I will see thee heartened and fresh clad,
To appear as fits before the illustrious lords.
Samson. Thou know'st I am an Ebrew; therefore tell them
Our Law forbids at their religious rites 1320
My presence; for that cause I cannot come.
Officer. This answer, be assured, will not content them.
Samson. Have they not sword-players, and every sort
Of gymnic artists, wrestlers, riders, runners,
Jugglers and dancers, antics, mummers, mimics, 1325
But they must pick me out, with shackles tired,