HONESTY.
See how the Farmer fears my name;
What would he do if he knew my nature?
But hear you, master courtier, shall I dine
With you? I promise you, sir, I am very hungry.
PERIN.
Truly, Honesty, if I were furnish'd with money,
I would not stick to give thee thy dinner;
But now, thou seest, I am but a guest myself.
FARMER. Truly, honest fellow, if I were certain of my cheer, I would bid thee to dinner, but know not my provision, I promise thee.
KNIGHT. Hear you, sir; will it please you to take part of a piece of beef with me? you shall be welcome.
PERIN.
I thank you, sir, but I must dine with my honest friend here, else
I would not refuse your gentle offer.
HONESTY.
See how he can use my name and not me:
But I perceive I may go dine with Duke Humphrey.[306]
God b'w'y', gentlemen; for none here hath occasion to use Honesty.
KNIGHT.
Yes, Honesty; thou shalt be my brother's guest and mine.
HONESTY.
Marry, and I thank you too; for now the world may say,
That Honesty dines with Hospitality to-day.
[Exeunt.
Enter OSRICK and ALFRIDA.