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'tis not to be found; or, if it were, it would

neither serve for the writing nor the tune.

Arm. I will have that subject newly writ o'er,

that I may example my digression by some

mighty precedent. Boy, I do love that country

girl that I took in the park with the rational

hind Costard: she deserves well.

Boy. [Aside.] To be whipped; and yet a

better love than my master.

Arm. Sing, boy: my spirit grows heavy in

love.

Boy. And that's great marvel, loving a light

wench.

Arm. I say, sing.

Boy. Forbear till this company be past.

Const. Sir, the duke's pleasure is, that you

keep Costard safe: and you must suffer him to take

no delight nor no penance, but a' must fast three

days a week. For this damsel, I must keep her

at the park; she is allowed for the day-woman.

Fare you well.

Arm. I do betray myself with blushing. Maid!

Maid. [Jaq.] Man?

Arm. I will visit thee at the lodge.

Maid. That's hereby.

Arm. I know where it is situate.

Maid. Lord, how wise you are!

Arm. I will tell thee wonders.

Maid. With that face?

 122 digression: deviation from my nature, i.e. debasement

124 rational: reasoning, i.e. not stupid

127 love: lover

136 a': he

138 allowed: approved of

day-woman: dairy-woman

