ESAU. Yes, and make powder of thee, for I dare say thou
Hast been the cause of all this feast to Esau.
DEBORAH. No, it was Jacob's feast that I did help to dress.
ESAU. Nay, I thought such a witch would do such business.
DEBORAH.[285] But, by my truth, if I should die incontinent,
I knew not of the purpose, wherefore it was meant.
ESAU. But wilt thou tell me truth, if I do forgive thee?
DEBORAH. Yea, if I can, Master Esau, believe me.
ESAU. Is it true that, when I and my brother were first born,
And I by God's ordinance came forth him beforne,
Jacob came forthwith, holding me fast by the heel?
DEBORAH. It is true; I was there, and saw it very well.
ESAU. Is it true? well, Jacob, I pray God I be dead,
But for my heel's sake, I will have thee by the head.
What devil was in me, that I had not the grace,
With kicking back my heel, to mar his mopish face?
But my father Isaac will not long live now;
If he were gone, Jacob, I would soon meet with you.
For my soul hateth Jacob even to the death,
And I will ne'er but hate him, while I shall have breath.
I may well dissemble, until I see a day,
But trust me, Jacob, I will pay thee when I may.
But if ever I hear that thou speak word of this,
I shall cut out thy tongue, I will not miss.
[This he speaketh to Deborah.
But come on, Ragan, with me: so mote I thrive,
I will get a good sword, for thereby must I live.
RAGAN. Live, quod you? we are like to live, God knoweth how.