Curt. This [is] to feel a tale, not to hear a tale.

Gru. And therefore 'tis called a sensible tale: and this

cuff was but to knock at your ear, and beseech listening.

Now I begin: Imprimis, we came down a foul hill, my master

riding behind my mistress,—

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Curt. Both [of] one horse?

Gru. What's that to thee?

Curt. Why, a horse.

Gru. Tell thou the tale: but hadst thou not crossed