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A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 13

Note 106 — ACT V., SCENE I.

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The same phrase occurs in Shakespeare's "Winter's Tale," act i. sc. 2, where Leontes says to Mamillius—

"Mine honest friend, Will you take eggs for money?"

Dr Johnson says that it seems to be a proverbial expression used when a man sees himself wronged and makes no resistance; and Mr Smith is of opinion that it means Will you put up affronts? In the present instance it seems intended to express the speaker's fears that he shall receive nothing in return for his money.

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