His worship scowled with all his might, and looked exceedingly
wroth and vengeful at the culprit, and said unto him, -
"Harkye, knave! I have been conferring with my learned clerk and
chaplain in what manner I may, with the least severity, rid the
county (which thou disgracest) of thee."
William Shakspeare raised up his eyes, modestly and fearfully, and
said slowly these few words, which, had they been a better and
nobler man's, would deserve to be written in letters of gold. I,
not having that art nor substance, do therefore write them in my
largest and roundest character, and do leave space about 'em,
according to their rank and dignity
"Worshipful sir!"
"A WORD IN THE EAR IS OFTEN AS GOOD AS A HALTER UNDER IT, AND SAVES
THE GROAT."
"Thou discoursest well," said Sir Thomas, "but others can discourse
well likewise. Thou shalt avoid; I am resolute."
WILLIAM SHAKSPEARE.
"I supplicate your honour to impart unto me, in your wisdom, the
mode and means whereby I may surcease to be disgraceful to the
county."
SIR THOMAS.
"I am not bloody-minded.
"First, thou shalt have the fairest and fullest examination. Much
hath been deposed against thee; something may come forth for thy
advantage.
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