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Sir, the Germans desire to have three of your horses: the duke himself will be to-morrow at court, and they are going to meet him.
Sir, the Germans want to borrow three of your horses: the duke himself will be at court tomorrow, and they are going to meet him.
What duke should that be comes so secretly? I hear not of him in the court. Let me speak with the gentlemen: they speak English?
What duke is this who comes so secretly? I haven’t heard anything about him in court. Let me speak with the gentlemen: do they speak English?
Ay, sir; I’ll call them to you.
Yes, sir; I’ll bring them to you.
They shall have my horses; but I’ll make them pay; I’ll sauce them: they have had my house a week at command; I have turned away my other guests: they must come off; I’ll sauce them. Come.
They can have my horses; but I’ll make them pay; I’ll give them a hard time: they’ve had my house at their disposal for a week; I’ve sent my other guests away; they need to settle up; I’ll give them a hard time. Come.