Prince. Let's see what they be: read them.
Peto. "Item, A Capon . . . . . . 2s. 2d.
Item, Sauce . . . . . . . . . 4d.
Item, Sack, two gallons . 5s. 8d.
Item, Anchovies and sack
after supper . . . . . . 2s. 6d.
Item, Bread . . . . . . . . . ob."
Prince. O monstrous! but one half-penny-
worth of bread to this intolerable deal of sack!
What there is else, keep close; we'll read it at
more advantage. There let him sleep till day.
I'll to the court in the morning. We must all to
the wars, and thy place shall be honourable. I'll
procure this fat rogue a charge of foot; and,
I know, his death will be a march of twelve-
score. The money shall be paid back again
with advantage. Be with me betimes in the
morning; and so good morrow, Peto. 608
Peto. Good morrow, good my lord. Exeunt.
ACT THIRD
Scene One
[Bangor. The Archdeacon's House]
Enter Hotspur, Worcester, Lord Mortimer, Owen Glendower.
Mort. These promises are fair, the parties sure,
And our induction full of prosperous hope.
Hot. Lord Mortimer, and cousin Glendower,
Will you sit down? 4
598 ob.: obolus = half-penny
604 charge of foot: command of infantry
607 advantage: interest
2 induction: beginning
