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How now! is Jack Cade slain?
What’s going on! Is Jack Cade dead?
No, my lord, nor likely to be slain; for they have won the bridge, killing all those that withstand them: the lord mayor craves aid of your honour from the Tower, to defend the city from the rebels.
No, my lord, and it’s not likely he will be killed; they’ve taken the bridge, killing anyone who tries to stop them: The lord mayor is asking for your help from the Tower, to defend the city from the rebels.
Such aid as I can spare you shall command; But I am troubled here with them myself; The rebels have assay’d to win the Tower. But get you to Smithfield, and gather head, And thither I will send you Matthew Goffe; Fight for your king, your country and your lives; And so, farewell, for I must hence again.
I’ll give you whatever help I can; But I’m having trouble with them here myself; The rebels have tried to take the Tower. But head to Smithfield and gather forces, And I’ll send you Matthew Goffe; Fight for your king, your country, and your lives; And goodbye, for I must leave again.