bids you answer to what I shall ask you out of a note.
Par. And truly, as I hope to live.
First Sold. [reads] First demand of him how many horse the
Duke is strong. What say you to that?
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Par. Five or six thousand; but very weak and unserviceable:
the troops are all scattered, and the commanders
very poor rogues, upon my reputation and credit and as I
hope to live.
First Sold. Shall I set down your answer so?