human
How now, thou mandrake, thou thin-faced gull! said a tall man, dressed with great bravery, and who, accompanied by several others, was advancing from the water side;
gpt
I cry ye mercy, fair sir, said Sir Thomas, who was always the gentleman.
human
I am as ready to make amends, as I have unconsciously offended.
gpt
Offended, quotha, said the gallant, as he stood pluming himself, like a bird, and pinching out his crushed ruff, which starched with yellow starch stood out a foot at least from his neck.
human
Thou hast murdered my ruff, I tell thee, and shalt duly answer it.
gpt
Of a verity, said Sir Thomas,
human
How speakest thou,--a gentleman and fit opponent for thee? Betake thee straight to thy weapon. Know I am a gentleman to the Earl of Leicester.
gpt
Diccon, said Sir Thomas, sheathing his half-drawn rapier and stepping aside,
human
Wilt not fight with me?
gpt
Not willingly will I fight with a scavenger, said Sir Thomas,