FARMER. Nothing, but procure me the king's letter to convey corn beyond seas; for in England it is so good cheap, that a man can make no living by selling thereof: therefore, if the king will grant me his letter, I will at any time lend him five or six hundred pound, and perhaps never ask it again; and I will not forget your pains. PERIN. Sir, fear not, I will do it for you, I warrant you; For, I tell you, I can do much with the king. HONESTY. I believe you will do more than you will be Commended for. The courtier resembleth The jay, that decketh herself with the feathers Of other birds, to make herself glorious; So the courtier must be brave, though he be Hang'd at the gallows. [_Aside_. FARMER. Well, sir, will it please you to come and dine With me? PERIN. I thank you, sir, heartily. FARMER. But what's he there in your company? PERIN. A plain fellow, and his name is Honesty. FARMER. O, let him go where he will, for he shall Not dine with me. HONESTY. See how the Farmer fears my name; What would he do if he knew my nature? But hear you, master courtier, shall I dine With you? I promise you, sir, I am very hungry. PERIN. Truly, Honesty, if I were furnish'd with money, I would not stick to give thee thy dinner; But now, thou seest, I am but a guest myself. FARMER. Truly, honest fellow, if I were certain of my cheer, I would bid thee to dinner, but know not my provision, I promise thee. KNIGHT. Hear you, sir; will it please you to take part of a piece of beef with me? you shall be welcome. PERIN. I thank you, sir, but I must dine with my honest friend here, else I would not refuse your gentle offer. HONESTY. See how he can use my name and not me: But I perceive I may go dine with Duke Humphrey.[306] God b'w'y', gentlemen; for none here hath occasion to use Honesty. KNIGHT. Yes, Honesty; thou shalt be my brother's guest and mine. HONESTY. Marry, and I thank you too; for now the world may say, That Honesty dines with Hospitality to-day. [_Exeunt_. _Enter_ OSRICK _and_ ALFRIDA. OSRICK. Daughter, see that you entertain the earl As best beseems his state and thy degree. He comes to see, whether Fame have worthily Been niggard in commending thee or no: So shall thy virtues be admired at the court, And thou be praised for kind and debonaire; For courtesy contents a courtier oft, When nothing else seems pleasant in his eyes. ALFRIDA. Father, you shall perceive that Alfrida Will do her best in honouring of your age, To entertain the Earl of Cornwall so, That he shall think him highly favoured, Through loving speech and courteous entertain. _Enter_ ETHENWALD. OSRICK. How fares my Lord of Cornwall? What, displeased? Or troubled with a mood that's malecontent? ETHENWALD. Not malecontent, and yet I am not well, For I am troubled with a painful rheum, That, when I would be merry, troubles me; And commonly it holds me in my eyes, With such extremes that I can scantly see.