human
Now, my masters all, said Froth,
gpt
Let him whose courage fails remain here, said Caliver;
human
No scoffing, lads, said Froth.
gpt
Thou knowest I am not able to travel on foot so far, or so fast as thou art; but in the field, I have twice thy skill at a shot.
human
I have heard thee say so often, said Caliver.
gpt
To-night I hope to see a specimen of thy skill.
human
Thus be it, then, said Snare.
gpt
You and I, Will Shakespeare will go straight to Charlecote Park. By 'ur Lady! we'll strike the best buck in the herd. You, Froth, being mounted, will accompany us, and remain without the park in readiness to receive the deer when we have struck it. You, Careless and Caliver, will walk apart lower down, and give us notice in case of approach.
human
I like not that lying-out work, and alone too, said Froth.
gpt
The last time I played receiver on Wolvey Heath, I was nearly captured. He that dies a martyr, 'tis said, proves that he is not a knave. But, methinks, 'tis not so sure that he proves himself no fool.
human
And wherefore art thou and Will Shakespeare to have the best of the sport? said Careless.
gpt
Methinks, since you say the chase is left to take care of itself to-night, we might all four be strikers, and make a good venture on't.
human
Nay, said Snare,