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Edg. But, by your favour,

How near's the other army?

Gent. Near, and on speedy foot; the main descry

Stands on the hourly thought.

Edg. I thank you, sir: that's all.

Gent. Though that the queen on special cause is here,

Her army is mov'd on.

Edg. I thank you, sir.

Glo. You ever-gentle gods, take my breath from me:

Let not my worser spirit tempt me again

To die before you please!

Edg. Well pray you, father.

Glo. Now, good sir, what are you?

Edg. A most poor man, made tame to fortune's blows;

Who, by the art of known and feeling sorrows,

Am pregnant to good pity. Give me your hand,

I'll lead you to some biding.

Glo. Hearty thanks:

The bounty and the benison of heaven

To boot, and boot!

Osw. A proclaim'd prize! Most happy!

That eyeless head of thine was first fram'd flesh

To raise my fortunes. Thou old unhappy traitor,

Briefly thyself remember: the sword is out

That must destroy thee.

Glo. Now let thy friendly hand

Put strength enough to 't.

Osw. Wherefore, bold peasant,

 218 main descry, etc.; cf. n.

228 pregnant: ready, receptive

229 biding: abiding-place

231 To boot, and boot: over and over

