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Prince Hal, until very recently, was almost always at Falstaff's side. But he was called back to court, and Falstaff left alone with his own boredom. He has no money left (having spent it all on food and drink), and so has tried to cajole Mistress Quickly into simply giving him food and drink. When that fails, he accuses her of having robbers in her house (ironically, he himself is a failed thief). Mistress Quickly appeals to Prince Hal, who has just arrived at the tavern from the royal court.
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MISTRESS QUICKLY
My lord, I pray you, hear me.
PRINCE HAL
What sayest thou, Mistress Quickly? How doth thy
husband? I love him well; he is an honest man.
MISTRESS QUICKLY
Good my lord, hear me.
FALSTAFF
Prithee, let her alone, and list to me.
PRINCE HAL
What sayest thou, Jack?
FALSTAFF
The other night I fell
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