CLOWN.
He shall see none to fear.
MARIA.
A good lenten answer. I can tell thee where that saying was born, of I fear no colours.
CLOWN.
Where, good Mistress Mary?
MARIA.
In the wars, and that may you be bold to say in your foolery.
CLOWN.
Well, God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents.
MARIA.
Yet you will be hanged for being so long absent; or to be turned away; is not that as good as a hanging to you?
CLOWN.
Many a good hanging prevents a bad marriage; and for turning away, let summer bear it out.
MARIA.
You are resolute then?
CLOWN.
Not so, neither, but I am resolved on two points.
MARIA.
That if one break, the other will hold; or if both break, your gaskins fall.