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x.4.7t KING LEAR 23
curiosity than as a very pretence and purpose of un-
kindness; I will look farther into't. But where's my
fool? I have not seen him this two days.
Knight. Since my young lady's going into France, sir,
the fool hath much pined away.
Lear. No more of that; I have noted it well. Go you
and tell my daughter I would speak with her. [Atten-
dant goes out] Go you, call hither my fool. [Second
attendant goes out}
OSWALD returns

0 you sir, you, come you hither, sir. Who am I, sir?
Oswald. My lady's father. 80
Lear, [glares'] 'My lady's father', my lord's knave?
You whoreson dog, you slave, you cur!
Oswald, [glares back] I am none of these, my lord}
1 beseech your pardon.
Lear. Do you bandy looks with me, you rascal?
[strikes Mm
Oswald. I'll not be strucken, my lord.
Kent. Nor tripped neither, you base football player.
[tripping up Ms heels
Lear. I thank thee, fellow. Thou serv'st me, and I'll
love thee.
Kent. Come, sir, arise, away! I'll teach you dif- 90
ferences. Away, away! If you will measure your
lubber's length again, tarry; but away! Go to; have
you wisdom? [Oswaldgoes] So.
Leaf. Now, my friendly knave, I thank thee. There's
earnest of thy service, [giving money]
Enter FOOL
Fool. Let me hire him too. Here's my coxcomb.
[offers Kent Ms cap