Young Fortinbras, with conquest come from Poland,
To the ambassadors of England gives
This warlike volley.

How is't, Laertes?

Look to the queen there, ho!

Nothing, neither way.

A hit, a very palpable hit.

Ay, my good lord.

I commend my duty to your lordship.

Shall I re-deliver you e'en so?

I mean, my lord, the opposition of your person in trial.

The king, sir, hath laid, that in a dozen passes
between yourself and him, he shall not exceed you
three hits: he hath laid on twelve for nine; and it
would come to immediate trial, if your lordship
would vouchsafe the answer.

The carriages, sir, are the hangers.

The king, sir, hath wagered with him six Barbary
horses: against the which he has imponed, as I take
it, six French rapiers and poniards, with their
assigns, as girdle, hangers, and so: three of the
carriages, in faith, are very dear to fancy, very
responsive to the hilts, most ...

Rapier and dagger.

I mean, sir, for his weapon; but in the imputation
laid on him by them, in his meed he's unfellowed.

You are not ignorant of what excellence Laertes is--

I know you are not ignorant--

Of Laertes?

Sir?

Your lordship speaks most infallibly of him.

Nay, good my lord; for mine ease, in good faith.
Sir, here is newly come to court Laertes; believe
me, an absolute gentleman, full of most excellent
differences, of very soft society and great showing:
indeed, to speak feelingly of him, he is the card or
calendar of gentry, for ...

Exceedingly, my lord; it is very sultry,--as
'twere,--I cannot tell how. But, my lord, his
majesty bade me signify to you that he has laid a
great wager on your head: sir, this is the matter,--

It is indifferent cold, my lord, indeed.

I thank your lordship, it is very hot.

Sweet lord, if your lordship were at leisure, I
should impart a thing to you from his majesty.

Your lordship is right welcome back to Denmark.