William outshined the adults in knowledge and nerve while saving the orphanage where he was staying. Judicial records state that William lent a nobleman £600 in the spirit of a certain play. But when the contract is broken, William takes drastic measures.
My Lord, we recognise that a pound
of flesh may be cut out...
Euer Ehren!
Vuestra Señoría, reconocemos
que se puede cortar una libra de carne…
Meritíssimo, reconhecemos que meio
quilo de carne deva ser cortado.