The Two Noble Kinsmen
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Enter a Schoole master 4. Countrymen: andEnter a Schoolmaster, six Countrymen, one dressed as TNK III.v.1.1
Baum. 2. or 3 wenches, with a Taborer.a bavian, and five wenches, with a Taborertaborer (n.)
player of a tabor		TNK III.v.1.2
wench (n.)
girl, lass
bavian (n.)

old form: Baum
baboon, ape
SchSCHOOLMASTER 
Fy, fy, Fie, fie, TNK III.v.1
what tediosity, & disensanityWhat tediosity and disinsanitytediosity (n.)
tediousness, bother, trouble		TNK III.v.2
disinsanity (n.)

old form: disensanity
madness, great foolishness
is here among ye? have my RudimentsIs here among ye! Have my rudimentsrudiment (n.)
first principles, basic points		TNK III.v.3
bin labourd so long with ye? milkd unto ye,Been laboured so long with ye, milked unto ye, TNK III.v.4
and by a figure even the very plumbrothAnd, by a figure, even the very plum-brothplum-broth (n.)

old form: plumbroth
rich soup made of meat, fruit, and spices, especially eaten at Christmas		TNK III.v.5
figure (n.)
figure of speech, device, piece of rhetoric
& marrow of my understanding laid upon ye?And marrow of my understanding laid upon ye?marrow (n.)
rich and nutritious substance derived from bone cavities		TNK III.v.6
understanding (n.)
intellect, intelligence, brain
and do you still cry where, and how, & wherfore?And do you still cry ‘ Where?’ and ‘ How?’ and ‘ Wherefore?’ TNK III.v.7
you most course freeze capacities, ye jave Iudgements,You most coarse frieze capacities, ye jean judgements,jean (n.)

old form: jave
type of twilled cotton cloth [= unsophisticated, unrefined]		TNK III.v.8
judgement (n.)
expert, critic, judge
frieze (n.)

old form: freeze
type of rough woollen cloth
coarse (adj.)

old form: course
rough, unrefined
capacity (n.)
intelligence, understanding, capability
have I saide thus let be, and there let be,Have I said ‘ Thus let be,’ and ‘ There let be,’ TNK III.v.9
and then let be, and no man understand mee,And ‘ Then let be,’ and no man understand me? TNK III.v.10
proh deum, medius fidius, ye are all dunces:Proh deum, medius fidius, ye are all dunces!proh...
[Latin] O God! Heaven help me!		TNK III.v.11
For why here stand I. Here the Duke comes, there are youForwhy, here stand I; here the Duke comes; there are youfor why, forwhy (adv.)
why, for what reason		TNK III.v.12
close in the Thicket; the Duke appeares, I meete himClose in the thicket. The Duke appears; I meet him,close (adj.)
secret, concealed, hidden		TNK III.v.13
and unto him I utter learned things,And unto him I utter learned things, TNK III.v.14
and many figures, he heares, and nods, and hums,And many figures; he hears, and nods, and hums,figure (n.)
figure of speech, device, piece of rhetoric		TNK III.v.15
hum (v.)
murmur approval, make encouraging noises
and then cries rare, and I goe forward, at lengthAnd then cries ‘ Rare!’, and I go forward; at lengthrare (adj.)
marvellous, splendid, excellent		TNK III.v.16
forward (adv.)
[go] onward, ahead
I fling my Cap up; marke there; then do youI fling my cap up – mark there! – then do you,mark (v.)

old form: marke
note, pay attention [to], take notice [of]		TNK III.v.17
as once did Meleager, and the BoreAs once did Meleager and the boar,Meleager (n.)
[pron: melee'ager] son of Althaea, his life-span determined by an unburnt magic log; he murdered his uncles in a quarrel over the killing of a boar ravaging the fields in Calydon; in her rage Althaea burnt Meleager’s log on a fire, and he died		TNK III.v.18
break comly out before him: like true lovers,Break comely out before him; like true lovers,comely (adv.)

old form: comly
gracefully, fittingly, decorously		TNK III.v.19
break out (v.)
rush out, come out
cast your selves in a Body decently,Cast yourselves in a body decently,body (n.)
group, ensemble, company		TNK III.v.20
cast (v.)
arrange, dispose, organize
and sweetly, by a figure trace, and turne Boyes.And sweetly, by a figure, trace and turn, boys.trace (v.)
tread a measure, dance some steps		TNK III.v.21
sweetly (adv.)
delightfully, charmingly, pleasingly
figure (n.)
figure of speech, device, piece of rhetoric
1.FIRST COUNTRYMAN 
And sweetly we will doe it Master Gerrold.And sweetly we will do it, Master Gerrold. TNK III.v.22
2.SECOND COUNTRYMAN 
Draw up the Company, Where's the Taborour.Draw up the company. Where's the taborer?taborer (n.)

old form: Taborour
player of a tabor		TNK III.v.23
3.THIRD COUNTRYMAN 
Why Timothy.Why, Timothy! TNK III.v.24.1
Tab.TABORER 
Here my mad boyes, have at ye.Here, my mad boys; have at ye!mad (adj.)
wild, uncontrollable, excitable, high-spirited		TNK III.v.24.2
have at (v.)
[said at the start of a fencing attack or other confrontation] I come at, let me at [a person]
Sch.SCHOOLMASTER 
But I say where's their women?But, I say, where's their women? TNK III.v.25.1
4.FOURTH COUNTRYMAN 
Here's Friz and Maudline.Here's Friz and Maudline. TNK III.v.25.2
2.SECOND COUNTRYMAN 
And little Luce with the white legs, and bouncing Barbery.And little Luce with the white legs, and bouncing Barbary.bouncing (adj.)
beefy, hefty, strapping		TNK III.v.26
1.FIRST COUNTRYMAN 
And freckeled Nel; that never faild her Master.And freckled Nell, that never failed her master. TNK III.v.27
Sch.SCHOOLMASTER 
Wher be your Ribands maids? swym with your BodiesWhere be your ribands, maids? Swim with your bodies,swim (v.)

old form: swym
move gracefully, glide, undulate		TNK III.v.28
riband (n.)
ribbon
And carry it sweetly, and deliverlyAnd carry it sweetly and deliverly,sweetly (adv.)
delightfully, charmingly, pleasingly		TNK III.v.29
deliverly (adv.)
nimbly, lightly, sprightly
And now and then a fauour, and a friske.And now and then a favour and a frisk.favour (n.)

old form: fauour
gesture or token of regard, bow, curtsy		TNK III.v.30
frisk (n.)

old form: friske
lively movement, caper, jig
Nel.NELL 
Let us alone Sir.Let us alone, sir.alone, let [one]
leave it to [one], you can rely on [one]		TNK III.v.31.1
Sch.SCHOOLMASTER 
Wher's the rest o'th Musicke.Where's the rest o'th' music?music (n.)

old form: Musicke
musicians, players		TNK III.v.31.2
3.THIRD COUNTRYMAN 
Dispersd as you commanded.Dispersed as you commanded. TNK III.v.32.1
Sch.SCHOOLMASTER 
Couple thenCouple then,couple (v.)
pair off, make couples		TNK III.v.32.2
And see what's wanting; wher's the Bavian?And see what's wanting. Where's the bavian?want (v.)
fall short [of], be deficient [in]		TNK III.v.33
bavian (n.)
baboon, ape
My friend, carry your taile without offenceMy friend, carry your tail without offence TNK III.v.34
Or scandall to the Ladies; and be sureOr scandal to the ladies; and be sure TNK III.v.35
You tumble with audacity, and manhood,You tumble with audacity and manhood,manhood (n.)
manliness, courage, valour		TNK III.v.36
tumble (v.)
perform acrobatic feats
And when you barke doe it with judgement.And when you bark do it with judgement.judgement (n.)
discretion, good sense, tact		TNK III.v.37.1
Bau.BAVIAN 
Yes Sir.Yes, sir. TNK III.v.37.2
Sch.SCHOOLMASTER 
Quo usque taudem. Here is a woman wantingQuousque tandem? Here is a woman wanting!quousque...
how much longer		TNK III.v.38
4.FOURTH COUNTRYMAN 
We may goe whistle: all the fat's i'th fire.We may go whistle; all the fat's i'th' fire.whistle, go

old form: goe
carry on to no purpose, waste [one's] time		TNK III.v.39
Sch.SCHOOLMASTER 
We have,We have, TNK III.v.40
As learned Authours utter, washd a Tile,As learned authors utter, washed a tile;wash a tile

old form: washd
labour in vain, work to no purpose		TNK III.v.41
We have beene fatuus, and laboured vainely.We have been fatuus, and laboured vainly.fatuus
[Latin] foolish		TNK III.v.42
2.SECOND COUNTRYMAN 
This is that scornefull peece, that scurvy hildingThis is that scornful piece, that scurvy hilding,piece (n.)

old form: peece
creature, individual, person, woman		TNK III.v.43
scurvy (adj.)
contemptible, despicable, wretched
hilding (n.)
good-for-nothing, worthless individual
That gave her promise faithfully, she wouldThat gave her promise faithfully she would TNK III.v.44
be here, Cicely the Sempsters daughter:Be here – Cicely, the sempster's daughter;sempster (n.)
one who sews [as a profession], tailor		TNK III.v.45
The next gloves that I give her shall be dog skin;The next gloves that I give her shall be dogskin! TNK III.v.46
Nay and she faile me once, you can tell ArcasNay, an she fail me once – you can tell, Arcas,and, an (conj.)
if, whether		TNK III.v.47
She swore by wine, and bread, she would not breake.She swore by wine and bread she would not break.break (v.)

old form: breake
break one's promise, not keep one's word		TNK III.v.48
Sch.SCHOOLMASTER 
An Eele and woman,An eel and woman, TNK III.v.49
A learned Poet sayes: unles by'th taileA learned poet says, unless by th' tail TNK III.v.50
And with thy teeth thou hold, will either faile,And with thy teeth thou hold, will either fail. TNK III.v.51
In manners this was false positionIn manners this was false position.manner (n.)
(plural) proper behaviour, good conduct, forms of politeness		TNK III.v.52
position (n.)
[in logic] affirmation, assertion, hypothesis
false (adj.)
wrong, mistaken
1.FIRST COUNTRYMAN 
A fire ill take her; do's she flinch now?A fire-ill take her; does she flinch now?fire-ill (n.)

old form: fire ill
burning disease [possibly: pox]		TNK III.v.53.1
3.THIRD COUNTRYMAN 
WhatWhat TNK III.v.53.2
Shall we determine Sir?Shall we determine, sir?determine (v.)
resolve, decide, settle [on]		TNK III.v.54.1
Sch.SCHOOLMASTER 
Nothing,Nothing; TNK III.v.54.2
Our busines is become a nullityOur business is become a nullity,nullity (n.)
non-event, mere nothing, blank		TNK III.v.55
Yea, and a woefull, and a pittious nullity.Yea, and a woeful and a piteous nullity. TNK III.v.56
4.FOURTH COUNTRYMAN 
Now when the credite of our Towne lay on it,Now, when the credit of our town lay on it, TNK III.v.57
Now to be frampall, now to pisse o'th nettle,Now to be frampold, now to piss o'th' nettle!piss o'th' nettle

old form: pisse
be in a bad temper, show irritation		TNK III.v.58
frampold (adj.)

old form: frampall
disagreeable, bad-tempered, moody
Goe thy waies, ile remember thee, ile fit thee,Go thy ways, I'll remember thee; I'll fit thee.fit (v.)
find a fitting punishment, be revenged upon		TNK III.v.59
Enter Iaylors daughter.Enter Gaoler's Daughter TNK III.v.60
Daughter.DAUGHTER  
(sings) TNK III.v.60
The George alow, came from the South,The George Alow came from the south, TNK III.v.60
from / The coast of Barbary a.From the coast of Barbary-a;Barbary (n.)
Barbary coast of N Africa, famous for its horses		TNK III.v.61
And there he met with brave gallants of warAnd there he met with brave gallants of war,gallant of war (n.)
man-of-war, warship		TNK III.v.62
brave (adj.)
fine, excellent, splendid, impressive
By one, by two, by three, aBy one, by two, by three-a.-a (suffix)
syllable often used to make up the rhythm in a song		TNK III.v.63
Well haild, well haild, you jolly gallants,Well hailed, well hailed, you jolly gallants,gallant (n.)
man-of-war, warship		TNK III.v.64
And whither now are you bound aAnd whither now are you bound-a? TNK III.v.65
O let me have your company O, let me have your company TNK III.v.66
till come to the sound aTill I come to the sound-a. TNK III.v.67
There was three fooles, fell out about an howletThere was three fools fell out about an owlet;owlet, howlet (n.)
young owl, owl		TNK III.v.68
Chaire and stooles out.(she sings) TNK III.v.69
The one sed it was an owleThe one said it was an owl, TNK III.v.69
The other he sed nay,The other he said nay; TNK III.v.70
The third he sed it was a hawke, The third he said it was a hawk, TNK III.v.71
and her bels wer cut away.And her bells were cut away. TNK III.v.72
3.THIRD COUNTRYMAN 
Ther's a dainty mad woman Mr.There's a dainty madwoman, master,dainty (adj.)
splendid, fine, excellent		TNK III.v.73
comes i'th Nick as mad as a march hare:Comes i'th' nick, as mad as a March hare.nick (n.)
nick of time, critical moment		TNK III.v.74
if wee can get her daunce, wee are made againe:If we can get her dance, we are made again;made (adj.)
with success assured, with fortune made		TNK III.v.75
I warrant her, shee'l doe the rarest gambols.I warrant her, she'll do the rarest gambols.warrant (v.)
act as a pledge for, give an assurance about		TNK III.v.76
rare (adj.)
marvellous, splendid, excellent
gambol (n.)
leap, caper, antic
1.FIRST COUNTRYMAN 
A mad woman? we are made Boyes.A madwoman? We are made, boys!made (adj.)
with success assured, with fortune made		TNK III.v.77
Sch.SCHOOLMASTER 
And are you mad good woman?And are you mad, good woman? TNK III.v.78.1
Daugh.DAUGHTER 
I would be sorry else,I would be sorry else. TNK III.v.78.2
Give me your hand.Give me your hand. TNK III.v.79.1
Sch.SCHOOLMASTER 
Why?Why? TNK III.v.79.2
Daugh.DAUGHTER 
I can tell your fortune.I can tell your fortune. TNK III.v.79.3
You are a foole: tell ten, I have pozd him: BuzYou are a fool. Tell ten; I have posed him. Buzz!tell (v.)
count out, number, itemize		TNK III.v.80
pose (v.)

old form: pozd
baffle, confuse, confound
buzz (int.)
impatient request for silence (usually because news is already known)
Friend you must eate no white bread, if you doeFriend, you must eat no white bread; if you do, TNK III.v.81
Your teeth will bleede extreamely, shall we dance ho?Your teeth will bleed extremely. Shall we dance, ho? TNK III.v.82
I know you, y'ar a Tinker: Sirha TinkerI know you, you're a tinker; sirrah tinker,sirrah (n.)
sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context]		TNK III.v.83
Stop no more holes, but what you should.Stop no more holes but what you should. TNK III.v.84.1
Sch.SCHOOLMASTER 
Dij boni.Dii boni,dii...
good gods		TNK III.v.84.2
A Tinker Damzell?A tinker, damsel? TNK III.v.85.1
Daug,DAUGHTER 
Or a Conjurer:Or a conjurer;conjurer, conjuror (n.)
exorcist, sorcerer, raiser of spirits		TNK III.v.85.2
raise me a devill now, and let him playRaise me a devil now, and let him play TNK III.v.86
Quipassa, o'th bels and bones.Chi passa o' th' bells and bones.chi passa
[ballad] Who goes by		TNK III.v.87.1
bone (n.)
(plural) pieces of bone [used as a musical instrument]
Sch,SCHOOLMASTER 
Goe take her,Go take her, TNK III.v.87.2
aud fluently perswade her to a peace:And fluently persuade her to a peace.peace (n.)
state of calm, amenable condition		TNK III.v.88
Et opus exegi, quod nec Iouis ira, nec ignis.Et opus exegi, quod nec Iovis ira nec ignis –et...
and I have completed a work that neither the anger of Jove nor fire		TNK III.v.89
Strike up, and leade her in.Strike up, and lead her in. TNK III.v.90.1
2,SECOND COUNTRYMAN 
Come Lasse, lets trip it.Come, lass, lets trip it. TNK III.v.90.2
Daugh. DAUGHTER 
Ile leade.I'll lead. TNK III.v.91.1
3.THIRD COUNTRYMAN 
Doe, doe.Do, do. TNK III.v.91.2
Sch.SCHOOLMASTER 
Perswasively, and cunningly: away boyes,Persuasively and cunningly! Away, boys.cunningly (adv.)
skilfully, cleverly, competently		TNK III.v.92
Winde Hornes:Horns sound within TNK III.v.93.1
I heare the hornes: give me some / Meditation,I hear the horns; give me some meditation,meditation (n.)
thought, thinking		TNK III.v.93
and marke your Cue;And mark your cue.mark (v.)

old form: marke
note, pay attention [to], take notice [of]		TNK III.v.94.1
Ex. all but Schoolemaster.Exeunt all but Schoolmaster TNK III.v.94
Pallas inspire me.Pallas inspire me!Pallas (n.)
alternative name for Athene		TNK III.v.94.2
Enter Thes. Pir. Hip. Emil. Arcite: Enter Theseus, Pirithous, Hippolyta, Emilia, Arcite, TNK III.v.95.3
and traine.and train TNK III.v.95.4
Thes. THESEUS 
This way the Stag tooke.This way the stag took. TNK III.v.95.1
Sch. SCHOOLMASTER 
Stay, and edifie.Stay, and edify!edify (v.)

old form: edifie
profit, gain instruction		TNK III.v.95.2
Thes. THESEUS 
What have we here?What have we here? TNK III.v.96.1
Per. PIRITHOUS 
Some Countrey sport, upon my life Sir.Some country sport, upon my life, sir.sport (n.)
recreation, amusement, entertainment		TNK III.v.96.2
Per. THESEUS 
Well Sir, goe forward, we will edifie.Well, sir, go forward, we will edify.edify (v.)

old form: edifie
profit, gain instruction		TNK III.v.97
forward (adv.)
[go] onward, ahead
Ladies sit downe, wee'l stay it.Ladies, sit down; we'll stay it. TNK III.v.98
A chair and stools are brought out; the ladies sit TNK III.v.99
Sch. SCHOOLMASTER 
Thou doughtie Duke all haile: all haile sweet Ladies.Thou doughty Duke, all hail; all hail, sweet ladies! TNK III.v.99
Thes. THESEUS 
This is a cold beginning.This is a cold beginning. TNK III.v.100
Sch. SCHOOLMASTER 
If you but favour; our Country pastime made is,If you but favour, our country pastime made is.make (v.)
bring success [to], prosper		TNK III.v.101
We are a few of those collected hereWe are a few of those collected here TNK III.v.102
That ruder Tongues distinguish villager,That ruder tongues distinguish villager;rude (adj.)
uncivilized, uncultivated, unrefined		TNK III.v.103
distinguish (v.)
call, describe as, dub
And to say veritie, and not to fable;And to say verity, and not to fable,fable (v.)
speak falsely, lie, fabricate		TNK III.v.104
verity (n.)

old form: veritie
truth, truthfulness, veracity
We are a merry rout, or else a rableWe are a merry rout, or else a rabble,rout (n.)
band, company, crowd		TNK III.v.105
Or company, or by a figure, ChorisOr company, or, by a figure, chorus, TNK III.v.106
That fore thy dignitie will dance a Morris.That 'fore thy dignity will dance a morris.morris (n.)
morris dance		TNK III.v.107
And I that am the rectifier of allAnd I that am the rectifier of all,rectifier (n.)
one who puts things right, director		TNK III.v.108
By title Pedagogus, that let fallBy title pedagogus, that let fallpedagogus
[Latin] teacher		TNK III.v.109
The Birch upon the breeches of the small ones,The birch upon the breeches of the small ones, TNK III.v.110
And humble with a Ferula the tall ones,And humble with a ferula the tall ones,ferula (n.)
cane, rod, stick [for punishment]		TNK III.v.111
Doe here present this Machine, or this frame,Do here present this machine, or this frame;machine (n.)
show, entertainment; or: device		TNK III.v.112
frame (n.)
framework, structure, construction
And daintie Duke, whose doughtie dismall fameAnd, dainty Duke, whose doughty dismal famedismal (adj.)

old form: dismall
disastrous, calamitous, devastating		TNK III.v.113
dainty (adj.)

old form: daintie
splendid, fine, excellent
From Dis to Dedalus, from post to pillarFrom Dis to Daedalus, from post to pillar,post (n.)
door-post		TNK III.v.114
Daedalus (n.)
[pron: 'dedalus] legendary Athenian inventor who made the labyrinth for King Minos in Crete; escaped to Sicily with wings made for himsef and his son Icarus
Dis (n.)
Roman god of the underworld; another name for Pluto
Is blowne abroad; helpe me thy poore well willer,Is blown abroad, help me, thy poor well-willer,well-willer (n.)

old form: well willer
well-wisher, one who offers good will		TNK III.v.115
And with thy twinckling eyes, looke right and straightAnd with thy twinkling eyes look right and straight TNK III.v.116
Vpon this mighty Morr---of mickle waightUpon this mighty ‘ Morr,’ of mickle weight;mickle (adj.)
great, much, large		TNK III.v.117
Is---now comes in, which being glewd together‘ Is ’ now comes in, which being glued together TNK III.v.118
Makes Morris, and the cause that we came hether.Makes ‘ Morris,’ and the cause that we came hither, TNK III.v.119
The body of our sport of no small studyThe body of our sport, of no small study.sport (n.)
recreation, amusement, entertainment		TNK III.v.120
study (n.)
preparation, learning, memorizing [of a part]
body (n.)
main part, chief element
I first appeare, though rude, and raw, and muddy,I first appear, though rude, and raw, and muddy,muddy (adj.)
at a loss, confused, all at sea		TNK III.v.121
rude (adj.)
amateurish, inexpert, lacking polish
To speake before thy noble grace, this tenner:To speak before thy noble grace this tenor,tenor, tenour (n.)

old form: tenner
synopsis, digest, summary [of a performance]		TNK III.v.122
At whose great feete I offer up my penner.At whose great feet I offer up my penner;penner (n.)
pen-case, pen-holder		TNK III.v.123
The next the Lord of May, and Lady bright,The next, the Lord of May and Lady bright; TNK III.v.124
The Chambermaid, and Servingman by nightThe chambermaid and servingman, by night TNK III.v.125
That seeke out silent hanging: Then mine HostThat seek out silent hanging; then mine hosthanging (n.)
wall-covering, tapestry, curtain		TNK III.v.126
And his fat Spowse, that welcomes to their costAnd his fat spouse, that welcomes to their cost TNK III.v.127
The gauled Traveller, and with a beckningThe galled traveller, and with a beckoninggalled (adj.)

old form: gauled
sore, swollen, inflamed		TNK III.v.128
beckoning (n.)

old form: beckning
signal, significant gesture, meaningful sign
Informes the Tapster to inflame the reckning:Informs the tapster to inflame the reckoning;inflame (v.)
increase, raise, charge extra		TNK III.v.129
reckoning (n.)

old form: reckning
bill [at an inn], settling of account
Then the beast eating Clowne, and next the foole,Then the beest-eating clown, and next the fool,beest-eating (adj.)

old form: beast eating
drinking the milk produced after the birth of a calf [considered undrinkable, except by rustics]		TNK III.v.130
The Bavian with long tayle, and eke long toole,The bavian, with long tail and eke long tool,eke (adv.)
[archaism] also, moreover, too		TNK III.v.131
bavian (n.)
baboon, ape
Cum multis aliijs that make a dance,Cum multis aliis that make a dance;cum...
with many others		TNK III.v.132
Say I, and all shall presently advance.Say ‘ ay,’ and all shall presently advance.presently (adv.)
immediately, instantly, at once		TNK III.v.133
Thes.THESEUS 
I, I by any meanes, deere Domine.Ay, ay, by any means, dear dominie.dominie (n.)

old form: Domine
teacher, schoolmaster		TNK III.v.134
Per.PIRITHOUS 
Produce.Produce!produce (v.)
lead them forth, bring them out		TNK III.v.135
SCHOOLMASTER 
Intrate filij, Come forth, and foot it,Intrate, filii! Come forth and foot it.intrate...
[Latin] come in, boys		TNK III.v.136
Musicke Dance. Knocke for Schoole.Schoolmaster knocks; enter the dancers. Music is TNK III.v.137.1
Enter The Dance.played; they dance TNK III.v.137.2
Ladies, if we have beene merryLadies, if we have been merry, TNK III.v.137
And have pleasd thee with a derry,And have pleased ye with a derry, TNK III.v.138
And a derry, and a downeAnd a derry, and a down, TNK III.v.139
Say the Schoolemaster's no Clowne:Say the schoolmaster's no clown; TNK III.v.140
Duke, if we have pleasd three tooDuke, if we have pleased thee too, TNK III.v.141
And have done as good Boyes should doe,And have done as good boys should do, TNK III.v.142
Give us but a tree or twaineGive us but a tree or twain TNK III.v.143
For a Maypole, and againeFor a maypole, and again, TNK III.v.144
Ere another yeare run out,Ere another year run out, TNK III.v.145
Wee'l make thee laugh and all this rout.We'll make thee laugh, and all this rout.rout (n.)
band, company, crowd		TNK III.v.146
Thes.THESEUS 
Take 20. Domine; how does my sweet heart.Take twenty, dominie. (To Hippolyta) How does my sweetheart?dominie (n.)
teacher, schoolmaster		TNK III.v.147
Hip.HIPPOLYTA 
Never so pleasd Sir.Never so pleased, sir. TNK III.v.148.1
Emil.EMILIA 
Twas an excellent dance,'Twas an excellent dance, TNK III.v.148.2
and for a preface / I never heard a better.And for a preface I never heard a better. TNK III.v.149
Thes.THESEUS 
Schoolemaster, I thanke yon, One see'em all rewarded.Schoolmaster, I thank you. – One see 'em all rewarded. TNK III.v.150
Per.PIRITHOUS 
And heer's something to paint your Pole withall.And here's something to paint your pole withal. TNK III.v.151
Thes.THESEUS 
Now to our sports againe.Now to our sports again.sport (n.)
recreation, amusement, entertainment		TNK III.v.152
Sch.SCHOOLMASTER 
May the Stag thou huntst stand long,May the stag thou huntest stand long, TNK III.v.153
And thy dogs be swift and strong:And thy dogs be swift and strong; TNK III.v.154
May they kill him without lets,May they kill him without lets,let (n.)
hindrance, obstacle, snag		TNK III.v.155
And the Ladies eate his dowsets:And the ladies eat his dowsets.dowset (n.)
testicles of a deer [considered a culinary delicacy]		TNK III.v.156
Winde Hornes.Horns sound. Exeunt Theseus, Pirithous, TNK III.v.156.1
Hippolyta, Emilia, Arcite, and train TNK III.v.156.2
Come we are all made. Dij Deaeq; omnes,Come, we are all made. Dii deaeque omnes,made (adj.)
with success assured, with fortune made		TNK III.v.157
dii...
[Latin] all you gods and goddesses
ye have danc'd rarely wenches.Ye have danced rarely, wenches.wench (n.)
girl, lass		TNK III.v.158
rarely (adv.)
splendidly, beautifully, excellently
Exeunt.Exeunt TNK III.v.158
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