For presumption, for covering the emperor's mare.
Piston.
Marry, a foul fault; but why are his ears cut?
Basilisco.
For neighing in the emperor's court.
Piston.
Why, then, thy horse hath been a colt in his time.
Basilisco.
True thou hast said.
O, touch not the cheek of my palfrey,
Lest he dismount me while my wounds are green:
Page, run, bid the surgeon bring his incision:
Yet, stay, I'll ride along with thee myself. [Exit.
Piston.