New. Hold fast your sword then, I pray you heartily. [He riseth.

Sev. Now, friend, it appeareth unto me,

That you have been a traveller of the country

And such as travel do hear of things done,

As well in the country, as the city of London.

How say you, my friend, can you tell any news

New. That can I, for I came lately from the stews.

There are knaves abroad, you may believe me,

As in this place shortly you shall see.