hath need of triple mail.

LA FRAISNE

Scene: The Ash Wood of Malvern

For I was a gaunt, grave councillor,

Being in all things wise, and very old;

But I have put aside this folly and the cold

That old age weareth for a cloak.

I was quite strong—at least they said so—

The young men at the sword-play;

But I have put aside this folly, being gay