New. I thank you both even heartily,

And I will do somewhat for you by and by:

Are not you two sworn brothers in every booty?

Both. Yes, that we are truly.

New. Then can I tell you news, which you do not know:

Such news as will make you full glad, I trow.

But first tell me this, Pierce Pickpurse,

Whether is the elder, thou or Cuthbert Cutpurse?

Pierce. In faith, I think we are both of one age well nigh.