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 By th'incensed Cleargy, and of late, Brought in displeasure with the king, assures He may be quickly wonne vnto our faction. Who hath the articles were drawne at large Of our whole purpose?

GrayThat haue I my Lord.

Camb.We should not now be farre off from his house, Our serious conference hath beguild the way, See where his castle stands, giue me the writing. When we are come vnto the speech of him, Because we will not stand to make recount, Of that which hath beene saide, here he shall reade Our mindes at large, and what we craue of him.

ScroopeA ready way: here comes the man himselfe Booted and spurrd, it seemes he hath beene riding.

Camb.VVell met lord Cobham.

Cobh.My lord of Cambridge? Your honor is most welcome into Kent, And all the rest of this faire company. I am new come from London, gentle Lordes: But will ye not take Cowling for your host, And see what entertainement it affordes?

Camb.We were intended to haue beene your guests: But now this lucky meeting shall suffise To end our businesse, and deferre that kindnesse.

Cobh.Businesse my lord? what businesse should you haue But to be mery? we haue no delicates, But this Ile promise you, a peece of venison, A cup of wine, and so forth: hunters fare: And if you please, weele strike the stagge our selues Shall fill our dishes with his wel-fed flesh.

ScroopeThat is indeede the thing we all desire.

Cobh.My lordes, and you shall haue your choice with me.

Camb.Nay but the stagge which we desire to strike, Liues not in Cowling: if you will consent, And goe with vs, weele bring you to a forrest, where