Nic. 'Tis called the Taxes of the Apostolical Chancery.[434]

King. Is there a price for any sin set down?

Nic. Any, sir: how heinous e'er it be,
Or of what nature, for such a sum of money
As is set down there, it shall be remitted.

King. That's well; go fetch the book presently.

Nic. I will, my lord.
[Exit Nicanor.

King. Sure, there is perjury
Among the rest, and I shall know what rate
It bears, before I have committed it.

Re-enter Nicanor.

How now, hast brought it?

Nic. Yes, sir.

King. Read; I would know the price of perjury.