Hen. Have you been home to-day, my lord?

Alb. My liege,

Since morn I've ridden hard, and was much pushed

To arrive in season for the trial.

Hen. What news

From north?

Alb. 'Twas south I rode, your majesty,

About my shore estates.

Pem. Sire, I informed you——

Hen. Ay, so.