SHERIFF

Then may it please you, the effect is this: There is a certain Roister, nam Prodigality, That long about this town hath ruffled in great jollity, A man long suspected of very lewd behaviour, Yet standing ever so high in Fortune's , As never till now, he could be bewrayed, Of any offence, that to him might be laid: Now wanting (belike) his wonted bravery, He thought to supply it, by murder and robbery. Yea, sure. This gallant, I tell you, with other lewd franions, Such as himself, unthrifty companions, In most cruel sort, by the high way side, Assaulted a country man, as he homeward did ride, Robbed him, and spoiled him of all that they might, And lastly, bereaved him of his life outright. The country hereupon hue & cry straightway: He is apprehended, his fellows fled away: I supplying, though unworthy, for this year, The place of and Officer, and Sheriff of the shire, To my Princes use, have seized on his money, And bring you the same, according to my duty: Praying, the party may have the law with speed, That others may be terrified from so foul a deed. Then, Madam, I pray you, appoint some Officer to take the money, That I may return again with Equity. Here, sir.