“Preach not to a beggar till
The beggar’s empty hide you fill.”
Cres. ‘Fore Heaven, thou pat me in my own coin. But——
Enter Sergeant.
Serg. Pray, does one Pedro Crespo live hereabout?
Cres. Have you any commands for him, if he does?
Serg. Yes, to tell him of the arrival of Don Alvaro de Ataide, captain of the troop that has just marched into Zalamea, and quartered upon him.
Cres. Say no more; my house and all I have is ever at the service of the king, and of all who have authority under him. If you will leave his things here, I will see his room is got ready directly; and do you tell his Honour that, come when he will, he shall find me and mine at his service.
Serg. Good—he will be here directly.
[Exit.