[411] [In the old copy this direction is given (very imperfectly) thus: The constables make hue and cry.]
[412] [In the old copy this passage is thus exhibited—
HOST. Where dwell these constables?
CON. Why? what's the matter, friend, I pray?
HOST. Why, thieves, man, I tell thee, come away.
Thieves, i' faith, wife, my scull, my Iacke, my browne bill.
CON. Come away quickly.
HOST. Dick, Tom, Will, ye hoorsons, make ye all ready and haste.
But let me heare, how stands the case? [A pace after.
Where the confusion in the distribution of the speeches seems tolerably evident. The constable made hue and cry, in order to raise the country, and make a levy of such persons as were bound to assist.
[413] [Old copy, to.]
[414] [Old copy, fasting.]