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truth, and whatever it may be, I will reward thee for it. And if you say what is false, I am not such a dunderhead but I shall find it out.

Ay; his honour will find you out, so you had better speak the plain truth at once.

The boy, then, is not your own son; is he your relation?

Do not know.

Whose son is he?

Do not know.

Where was he born?

Do not know.

How did he fall into your hands? Answer me plainly; don't hesitate.

Nay, your honour; he'll say "do not know" to that too. Just let him tell his story after his