`` Good Master Shelton , '' said the other , `` prithee forgive me . I have none the least intention to offend . Rather I would in every way beseech your gentleness and favour , for I am now worse bested than ever , having lost my way , my cloak , and my poor horse . To have a riding-rod and spurs , and never a horse to sit upon ! And before all , '' he added , looking ruefully upon his clothes -- `` before all , to be so sorrily besmirched ! '' `` Tut ! '' cried Dick . `` Would ye mind a ducking ? Blood of wound or dust of travel -- that 's a man 's adornment . '' `` Nay , then , I like him better plain , '' observed the lad . `` But , prithee , how shall I do ? Prithee , good Master Richard , help me with your good counsel . If I come not safe to Holywood , I am undone . '' `` Nay , '' said Dick , dismounting , `` I will give more than counsel . Take my horse , and I will run awhile , and when I am weary we shall change again , that so , riding and running , both may go the speedier . '' So the change was made , and they went forward as briskly as they durst on the uneven causeway , Dick with his hand upon the other 's knee . `` How call ye your name ? '' asked Dick . `` Call me John Matcham , '' replied the lad . `` And what make ye to Holywood ? ''
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Dick Holywood Matcham Prithee Richard Shelton Tut adornment causeway riding-rod