'tis not to be found; or, if it were, it would
neither serve for the writing nor the tune. 120
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 124
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 128
love.
Boy. And that's great marvel, loving a light
wench.
Arm. I say, sing. 132
Boy. Forbear till this company be past.
Enter Clown [Costard], Constable [Dull], and Wench [Jaquenetta].
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 136
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! 140
Maid. [Jaq.] Man?
Arm. I will visit thee at the lodge.
Maid. That's hereby.
Arm. I know where it is situate. 144
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
