Im. The last quarter, the 5th day, at two of the clock, and thirty-eight minutes in the morning.
Sir Rad. How call you him that is weather-wise?
Rec. A good astronomer.
Sir Rad. Sirrah, boy, write him down for a good astronomer. What day of the month lights the queen’s day on?
Im. The 17th of November.
Sir Rad. Boy, refer this to his virtues, and write him down a good subject.
Page. Faith, he were an excellent subject for two or three good wits: he would make a fine ass for an ape to ride upon.
Sir Rad. And these shall suffice for the parts of his learning. Now it remains to try, whether you be a man of a good utterance, that is, whether you can ask for the strayed heifer with the white face, as also chide the boys in the belfry, and bid the sexton whip out the dogs: let me hear your voice.
Im. If any man or woman—
Sir Rad. That’s too high.