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Tudor Dialect Exercises
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Exercise 1 of 13:
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MALE:
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Good day, my lady! I am in need of a
stoup of ale, this day. Canst thou direct me
to a fair pub? |
FEMALE: |
A pub , sir? Fie, the pubs are harsh, in
this village. But wherefore dost thou ask
this of me? Do I appear a common wench? |
MALE:
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Nay, nay, my lady! I meant no offence to
thee. I am but stricken with a fearsome
thirst, and only ask of thee where I might
obtain some comforting spirits. |
FEMALE: |
Ah, since thou dost ask this of me,
kindly, hie thee to the High street, and
thou shalt find an inn at the sign of the
eagle. I warrant thee, thou shalt not find a
sterner cup of ale in all the land. |
MALE:
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Grammercies, gently lady. I am forever
in thy debt. By thy leave, wouldst thou
retire with me to this fine inn and grace me
with thy radiant presence... |
FEMALE: |
Marry, sir, thou art too bold! But,
peradventure I will join thee, an thou canst
prove thyself a gentleman. |
MALE:
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A gentleman. eh? Why, I'll prove myself
such a gentleman as thou hast ne'er seen in
thy life. or at least. I shall have fun in
the attempting of it, I can tell thee! |
FEMALE: |
Let's away, then, for I am in need of
such a merriment! |
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Vocabulary Used:
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Tudor Word |
Modern Translation |
Stoup |
A Goblet or a cup |
Fair |
Good |
Merriment |
Entertainment |
An |
If |
Wherefore |
Why |
Hie |
Go |
Grammercies |
"Grand Mercies", many thanks |
By thy leave |
Please, if you will |
Marry |
Indeed (a mild oath, from "By the Virgin Mary") |
Peradventure |
perhaps, maybe |
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