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Love's Labours Lost — Scene 2. (Part 28 of 34)

COSTARD

Then shall Hector be whipped for Jaquenetta that is
quick by him and hanged for Pompey that is dead by
him.

DUMAIN

Most rare Pompey!

BOYET

Renowned Pompey!

BIRON

Greater than great, great, great, great Pompey!
Pompey the Huge!

DUMAIN

Hector trembles.

BIRON

Pompey is moved. More Ates, more Ates! stir them
on! stir them on!

DUMAIN

Hector will challenge him.

BIRON

Ay, if a' have no man's blood in's belly than will
sup a flea.

ADRIANO DE ARMADO

By the north pole, I do challenge thee.

COSTARD

I will not fight with a pole, like a northern man:
I'll slash; I'll do it by the sword. I bepray you,
let me borrow my arms again.

DUMAIN

Room for the incensed Worthies!

COSTARD

I'll do it in my shirt.

DUMAIN

Most resolute Pompey!

MOTH

Master, let me take you a buttonhole lower. Do you
not see Pompey is uncasing for the combat? What mean
you? You will lose your reputation.