I would have my sword and harness to shine so bright,

That I might therewith dim mine enemies' sight:

I would have it cast beams as fast, I tell you plain,

As doth the glitt'ring grass after a shower of rain.

And see that, in case I should need to come to arming,

All things may be ready at a minute's warning.

For such chance may chance in an hour: do ye hear?

M. Merry. As perchance shall not chance again in seven year.

R. Roister. Now, draw ye near to her, and hear what shall be said.

M. Merry. But I would not have you make her too much afraid.