Shakespeare: What comic exaggeration does Falstaff use to explain why he lost the loot?

Question by mom of 2: Shakespeare: What comic exaggeration does Falstaff use to explain why he lost the loot?

I am reading Henry IV, Part 1 Acts II & III. I am having a bit of trouble answering the question: What comic exaggeration does Falstaff use to explain why he lost the loot?

Anyone have any insight? Hopefully only those who have read this will answer. Thank you!




Best answer:

Answer by john_holliday_1876
He claims he was set upon by a gang of ruffians, and spins a tale of how he tried to fight them off bravely until he was forced to bow to the weight of numbers. Actually, Hal had set up a mock ambush and Falstaff ran like a scared rabbit.

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