Will shrewdly cut in twain the love they pledge.
Ach. But we may make a bond of this divider.
Deid. Wilt thou in earnest take it for thy choice?
Ach. If thou wert late in earnest, thou couldst do
No better than arm all thy girls with these.
The weapon wins the battle, and I think
With such advantage women might be feared.
(To Ul.) Old man, I like thy blade; and I will have it.
I see ’twould thrust well: tell me if ’tis mettle
To give a stroke. Suppose I were thy foe,