King. How, I pray you?

Par. He did love her, sir, as a [gentleman] loves a woman.

King. How is that?

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Par. He loved her, sir, and loved her not.

King. As thou art a [knave], and no knave. What an

equivocal companion is this!

Par. I am a poor man, and at your majesty's command.

Laf. He's a good drum, my lord, but a naughty orator.

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