Diccon. Hodge he intends this same night to slip in there awayes.

Chat. O Christ! that I were sure of it! in faith he shuld have his mede!

Diccon. Watch wel, for the knave wil be there as sure as is your crede.

I wold spend my selfe a shilling to have him swinged well. 100

Chat. I am as glad as a woman can be of this thing to here tell.

By Gogs bones, when he commeth, now that I know the matter,

He shal sure at the first skip to leape in scalding water,

With a worse turne besides; when he will, let him come.

Diccon. I tell you as my sister; you know what meaneth "mum"!

[724]Now lacke I but my doctor to play his part againe. 106