D. Rat. If it be counted his fault, besides all his greeves,
When a poore man is spoyled and beaten among theeves,
Then I confess my fault herein, at this season; 5
But I hope you will not judge so much against reason.
Bayly. And, me thinkes, by your owne tale, of all that ye name,
If any plaid the theefe, you were the very same.
The women they did nothing, as your words make probation,
But stoutly withstood your forcible invasion. 10
If that a theefe at your window to enter should begin,
Wold you hold forth your hand and helpe to pull him in?