Enter Sir Hugh Evans.

How now, Sir Hugh! no school to-day?

10 Evans. No; Master Slender is [let] the boys leave to play.

Quick. Blessing of his heart!

Mrs Page. Sir Hugh, my husband says my son profits nothing in the world at his book. I pray you, ask him 15 some questions in his accidence.

Evans. Come hither, William; hold up your head; come.

Mrs Page. Come on, sirrah; hold up your head; answer your master, be not afraid.

Evans. William, how many numbers is in nouns?

20 Will. Two.

Quick. Truly, I thought there had been one number more, because they say, ‘Od’s nouns.’