fastened to it; and at the other door his man, with a drum and sand-bag, and prentices drinking to him.

1 Neigh.

Here, neighbour Horner, I drink to you in a cup of sack; and fear not, neighbour, you shall do well enough.

2 Neigh.

And here, neighbour, here's a cup of charneco.^{5 note}

3 Neigh.

And here's a pot of good double beer, neighbour; drink, and fear not your man.

Arm.

Let it come, i'faith, and I'll pledge you all; and a fig for Peter.

1 Pren.

Here, Peter, I drink to thee, and be not afraid.

2 Pren.

Be merry, Peter, and fear not thy master; fight for the credit of the 'prentices.

Peter.

I thank you all; drink, and pray for me, I pray you; for, I think, I have taken my last draught in this world. Here, Robin: if I die, I give thee my apron; and, Will, thou shalt have my hammer; and here, Tom, take all the mony that I have. O Lord, bless me I pray God, for I am never able to deal with my master, he hath learn'd so much fence already.

Sal.

Come, leave your drinking, and fall to blows. Sirrah, what's thy name?

Peter.

Peter, forsooth.

Sal.

Peter? what more?

Peter.

Thump.

Sal.

Thump? Then see thou thump thy master well.

Arm.

Masters, I am come hither as it were upon my man's instigation, to prove him a knave and myself an honest man: and touching the Duke of York, I will take my death I never meant him any ill, nor the King, nor the Queen; and therefore, Peter, have at thee with a downright blow. As Bevis of Southampton fell upon Ascapart.^{6 note}

York.

Dispatch. This knave's tongue begins to double. Sound trumpets; alarum to the combatants.