Sir Thomas.
“Silas, we will not repudiate nor rebuff his Magdalen, that bringeth a pot of ointment. Rather let us teach and tutor than twit. It is a tractable and conducible youth, being in good company.”
Sir Silas.
“Teach and tutor! Hold hard, sir! These base varlets ought to be taught but two things: to bow as beseemeth them to their betters, and to hang perpendicular. We have authority for it, that no man can add an inch to his stature; but by aid of the sheriff I engage to find a chap who shall add two or three to this whoreson’s.” [133a]
Sir Thomas.
“Nay, nay, now, Silas! the lad’s mother was always held to be an honest woman.”
Sir Silas.
“His mother may be an honest woman for me.”
William Shakspeare.
“No small privilege, by my faith! for any woman in the next parish to thee, Master Silas!”