Laf.

But, I hope, your lordship thinks not him a soldier.

Ber.

Yes, my lord, and of very valiant approof.

Laf.

You have it from his own deliverance.

Ber.

And by other warranted testimony.

Laf.

Then my dial goes not true; I took this lark for a bunting.

Ber.

I do assure you, my lord, he is very great in knowledge, and accordingly valiant.

Laf.

I have then sinned against his experience, and transgress'd against his valour; and my state that way is dangerous, since I cannot yet find in my heart to repent. Here he comes; I pray you, make us friends, I will pursue the amity.

Ber.

Is she gone to the king?

Par.

She is.

Ber.

Will she away, to-night?

Par.

As you'll have her.

Ber.

I have writ my letters, casketed my treasure, given order for our horses.

Laf.

Save you, captain.

Ber.

Is there any unkindness between my lord and you, monsieur?

Par.

I know not how I have deserved to run into my lord's displeasure.

Laf.

You have made shift to run into't, boots and spurs and all. Fare you well, my lord, and believe this of me, there can be no kernel in this light nut: the soul of this man is his cloaths. Trust him not, in matter of heavy consequence. Farewel, monsieur, I have spoken better of you, than you have, or will deserve at my hand; but we must do good against evil.

Par.
An idle lord, I swear.

Ber.
I think not so.

Par.
Why, do you not know him?

Ber.
Yes, I know him well; and common speech
Gives him a worthy pass. Here comes my clog.

Enter Helena.

Hel.
I have, sir, as I was commanded from you,
Spoke with the king, and have procur'd his leave,
For present parting; only, he desires
Some private speech with you.

Ber.
I shall obey his will.
You must not marvel, Helen, that I intreat;* ^note








For my respects are better than they seem,
And my appointments have in them a need,
Greater than shews itself at the first view,
To you that know them not. This to my mother. [Giving a Letter.
'Twill be two days ere I shall see you, so
I leave you to your wisdom.† ^note

Hel.
Sir, I can nothing say,
But that I am your most obedient servant.

Ber.
Come, come, no more of that.

Hel.
And ever shall
With true observance seek to eke out that,
Wherein tow'rd me my homely stars have fail'd
To equal my great fortune.

Ber.
Let that go;
My haste is very great. Farewel; hie home.

Hel.
I shall not break your bidding, good my lord. [Exit Helena.

Ber.
Farewel.
Go thou tow'rd home, where I will never come,
Whilst I can shake my sword, or hear the drum.

Par.
Bravely; Couragio! Exeunt.

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