Gammer. What, not my nee'le, Hodge?

Hodge. Your nee'le, gammer, your nee'le.

Gammer. No, fie, dost but dodge.

Hodge. Ch' a found your nee'le, gammer, here in my hand be it.

Gammer. For all the loves on earth,[312] Hodge, let me see it.

Hodge. Soft, gammer.

Gammer. Good Hodge.

Hodge. Soft, ich say, tarry a while.

Gammer. Nay, sweet Hodge, say truth, and not me beguile.