Diccon. Then needs must force us both,

Upon my breech to lay thine hand, and there to take thine oath.

Hodge. I, Hodge breechless,

Swear to Diccon rechless

By the cross that I shall kiss,

To keep his counsel close,

And always me to dispose

To work that his pleasure is. [Here he kisseth Diccon's breech.

Diccon. Now, Hodge, see thou take heed,

And do as I thee bid;