Jen. Marry, because you have drunk with the king, and the king hath so graciously pledged you, you shall be no more called Shoemakers; but you and yours, to the world's end, shall be called the trade of the Gentle Craft.
First Shoe. I beseech your majesty reform this which he hath spoken.
Jen. I beseech your worship consume this which he hath spoken.
K. Edw. Confirm it, you would say.—
Well, he hath done it for you, it is sufficient.—
Come, George, we will go to Grime, and have thy love.
Jen. I am sure your worship will abide; for yonder is coming old Musgrove and mad Cuddy his son.—Master, my fellow Wily comes dressed like a woman, and Master Grime will marry Wily. Here they come.
Enter Musgrove and Cuddy; Grime, Wily disguised as a woman, Maid Marian, and Bettris.
K. Edw. Which is thy old father, Cuddy?
Cud. This, if it please your majesty.
[Musgrove kneels.
K. Edw. Ah, old Musgrove, stand up;
It fits not such grey hairs to kneel.
Mus. [rising]. Long live my sovereign!
Long and happy be his days!
Vouchsafe, my gracious lord, a simple gift
At Billy Musgrove's hand.
King James at Middleham Castle gave me this;
This won the honour, and this give I thee.
[Gives sword to K. Edw.
K. Edw. Godamercy, Musgrove, for this friendly gift;
And, for thou fell'dst a king with this same weapon,
This blade shall here dub valiant Musgrove knight.
Mus. Alas, what hath your highness done? I am poor.
K. Edw. To mend thy living take thou Middleham Castle,
And hold of me. And if thou want living, complain;
Thou shalt have more to maintain thine estate.—
George, which is thy love?
Geo. This, if please your majesty.
K. Edw. Art thou her aged father?
Grime. I am, an it like your majesty.