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The worthless fav'rite of a great man's fav'rlte, I rashly did affront; our cautious prince, With narrow policy dependant made, Dar'd not, as I am told, promote me then, And now he is asham'd, or has forgot it.

Fred. Fye, fye upon it! let him be asham'd! Here is a trifle for thee—(offering him money)

Geof.No, good sir, I have enough to live as poor men do. When I'm in want I'll thankfully receive Because I'm poor, but not because I'm brave,

Fred. You're proud, old soldier—

Geof.No, I am not proud; For if I were, methinks I'd be morose, And willing to depreciate other men.

Geof. The better that I see your honour well, And in the humour to be merry with me.

Ros. 'Faith, by my sword. I've rightly nam'd thee too; What is a good Field-marshal, but a man Whose gen'rous courage and undaunted mind, Doth marshal others on in glory's way? Thou art not one by princely favour dubb'd, But one of nature's making.

Geof. You shew, my lord, such pleasant courtesy, I know not how—

Ros.But see, the Gen'ral comes.