No, by my soul, she was not;
Nor knew not what she did when she spoke to me;
But always hath been just and virtuous
In any thing that I do know by her.
290 Dog. Moreover, sir, which indeed is not under white and black, this plaintiff here, the offender, did call me ass: I beseech you, let it be remembered in his punishment. And also, the watch heard them talk of one Deformed: they say he wears a key in his ear, and a lock 295 hanging by it; and borrows money in God’s name, the which he hath used so long and never paid, that now men grow hard-hearted, and will lend nothing for God’s sake: pray you, examine him upon that point.
Leon. I thank thee for thy care and honest pains.
300 Dog. Your worship speaks like a most thankful and reverend youth; and I praise God for you.
Leon. There’s for thy pains.
Dog. God save the foundation!
Leon. Go, I discharge thee of thy prisoner, and I thank 305 thee.