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Cobbler.[14] Truly, sir, in respect of[15] a fine workman, I am but, as you would say, a cobbler[16].

Cobbler.

Marullus. But what trade art thou? answer me directly[17].

Marullus.

Cobbler. A trade, sir, that I hope I may use with a safe conscience; which is, indeed, sir, a mender of bad soles.15[18][19]

Cobbler.

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Flavius.[20][21] What trade, thou knave? thou naughty knave, what trade?

Flavius.

Cobbler. Nay, I beseech you, sir, be not out[22] with me: yet, if you be out, sir, I can mend you.

Cobbler.

Marullus.[23] What mean'st thou by that? mend me, thou saucy fellow?20

Marullus.

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Cobbler. Why, sir, cobble you.

Cobbler.

Flavius. Thou art a cobbler, art thou?

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