Jer. My knee sings thanks unto your highness’ bounty.—

Come hither, boy Horatio; fold thy joints;

Kneel by thy father’s loins, and thank my liege,

By honouring me, thy mother, and thyself,

With this high staff of office.

Hor. O my liege,

I have a heart thrice stronger than my years,

And that shall answer gratefully for me.

Let not my youthful blush impair my valour:

If ever you have foes, or red field-scars,