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Mar. Nay, either tell me where thou hast
been, or I will not open my lips so wide as a
bristle may enter, in way of thy excuse. My
lady will hang thee for thy absence. 4

Clo. Let her hang me: he that is well hanged
in this world needs to fear no colours.

Mar. Make that good.

Clo. He shall see none to fear. 8

Mar. A good lenten answer: I can tell thee
where that saying was born, of 'I fear no colours.'

Clo. Where, good Mistress Mary?

Mar. In the wars; and that may you be bold 12
to say in your foolery.

Clo. Well, God give them wisdom that have
it; and those that are fools, let them use their
talents. 16

Mar. Yet you will be hanged for being so
long absent; or, to be turned away, is not that
as good as a hanging to you?

Clo. Many a good hanging prevents a bad 20
marriage; and, for turning away, let summer
bear it out.

Mar. You are resolute then?

Clo. Not so, neither; but I am resolved on 24
two points.

Mar. That if one break, the other will hold;
or, if both break, your gaskins fall.

Clo. Apt, in good faith; very apt. Well, go thy 28