William Shakespeare: King Henry VI, First Part

ACT THIRD 4. SCENE IV. Paris. The palace. (continued)

BASSET.
Villain, thou know'st the law of arms is such
That whoso draws a sword, 'tis present death,
Or else this blow should broach thy dearest blood.
But I 'll unto his majesty, and crave
I may have liberty to venge this wrong;
When thou shalt see I 'll meet thee to thy cost.

VERNON.
Well, miscreant, I 'll be there as soon as you;
And, after, meet you sooner than you would.

[Exeunt.]